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Karun Chandhok: Mercedes playing 'clever games' with F1 engines
- Mercedes faces questions over a claimed loophole in 2026 engine regulations and how compression is measured.
- Toto Wolff defended the Red Bull Powertrains unit, saying it is the benchmark in F1.
- Chandhok described Mercedes’ stance as part of a broader, politically charged process in F1.
- A potential supermajority vote could enforce changes regardless of Mercedes’ position.
- Wolff said there is no plan to sue anyone if the rules change.
- Opponents want hot-condition measurements to negate Mercedes’ potential advantage.
- The debate follows renewed talks ahead of a possible homologation vote.
- PlanetF1 cites Karun Chandhok as a source assessing the political dimension of the talks.
- Wolff emphasized the importance of governance and potential rule changes being accepted.
- The reports mention potential performance implications, with estimates of up to four-tenths on the track.
- The article notes multiple parties pushing for changes, including Ferrari, Audi, Honda and Red Bull Powertrains.
- The piece notes the broader coverage and exclusive updates via PlanetF1's channels.
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