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Red Bull plays down pre-test engine row ‘noise'

Jan.19 Red Bull Powertrains-Ford technical director Ben Hodgkinson says the growing pre-season focus on alleged engine loopholes is being driven more by rivals' 'nervousness' than substance, as Formula 1 edges closer to its first full 2026 group test. With the FIA due to meet engine manufacturers this week, Mercedes and Red Bull remain under the spotlight over how the new compression ratio rules are being interpreted. But Hodgkinson has made clear he sees little reason for alarm. 'I know there's a lot of media coverage about this,' Hodgkinson said. 'I'd rather refrain from commenting further – also because the discussions aren't over yet.' Asked directly about the controversy during...
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