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FIA bans secret qualifying trick used by Mercedes and Red Bull
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15/04/2026 at 09:3415/04/2026 at 09:59 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. The FIA has stepped in to close a technical loophole in F1’s regulations that allowed Mercedes and Red Bull-powered teams to "hack" their qualifying laps for a final burst of speed. According to a report from The Race, the move comes after both teams began exploiting an emergency safety feature to bypass power restrictions as they crossed the finish line. To prevent cars from suddenly decelerating and causing high-speed collisions, Formula 1’s power unit regulations require a gradual reduction in power as the battery nears empty. However, Mercedes and Red Bull...
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