Cadillac Components 1 crew principal Graeme Lowdon has backed the Ferrari engine that the American outfit will use for its upcoming debut within the championship.
The 2026 F1 season brings in a brand new set of laws, which embrace an influence unit with a 50:50 break up between inside combustion and electrical energy.
Whereas there was some scrutiny surrounding the Mercedes and Pink Bull energy items amid rumours that the groups have discovered a loophole to get across the compression ratio restrict, Lowdon has confirmed that he’s assured that the Ferrari engine is totally authorized.
“What I am very assured and completely happy about is we now have a totally authorized engine,” Lowdon informed Sky Sports activities Information when he was requested if he was involved that the crew might be on the again foot if Mercedes and Pink Bull have actually discovered a loophole.
“With these engines, the combustion shouldn’t be allowed to happen at a compression ratio above 16:1. With out going into too many particulars, we all know that Ferrari have fully adopted the foundations the place that stands. That offers us loads of confidence.
“By way of efficiency, we work and assist our energy unit accomplice to absolutely the most. We’re very proud of the connection. I am unable to actually discuss for different folks’s energy items or how they’ve interpreted the regulation. However to me, it is extraordinarily clear it is there in black and white.”
Graeme Lowdon, Cadillac
Photograph by: Cadillac Communications
Lowdon added: “I’ve labored with Ferrari quite a lot of instances earlier than. They’re nice companions. It is an iconic title in Components 1 as nicely. All the folks in that crew are actual racers as nicely, and we welcome them into the Cadillac Components 1 crew as nicely.
“They do not simply present us with an influence unit, they supply us with some technical assist when it comes to individuals who be a part of the crew. It is nice to have them on board.”
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