The recent Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia showcased the thrilling atmosphere of nighttime racing against beautiful, illuminated backdrops. However, it also raised concerns regarding human rights abuses in the country. Alongside, the sport faces upheaval related to the forthcoming changes in powertrain regulations, set to feature a combination of V6 engines and electric hybrid motors. While there's collective support among teams and manufacturers for advancing hybrid technology, there remains significant apprehension, particularly from Red Bull, over these regulations and their implications for the competitive landscape.
Although it's far from the only autocratic petrostate on the F1 calendar, some people remain uncomfortable with F1 racing in Saudi Arabia, given that country's record of human rights abuses.
Despite a meeting last week that was meant to put the matter to bed, the ongoing saga of changes to next year's powertrain rules just won't go away.
Getting these new powertrains right is a big challenge, but it's one that almost all the OEMs and teams are on board with.
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