The FIA guarantees customer Formula 1 teams access to the same power unit specification as the works’ outfit, but the complexity of the 2026 systems has placed experience at the forefront.<br>This is witnessed in the McLaren case with its engine partner Mercedes, where the real difference no longer lies in the hardware, but in how effectively it is exploited.<br>Throughout F1 history, being a ...<a class='more' href='https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/how-the-more-technical-f1-2026-regulations-hinder-customer-teams/10837358/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk'>Keep reading</a>