Ep. 681 - More ADUO Chaos ☢️ | Power Unit Changes For 2027 & 2028 CONFIRMED ✔️ | Ferrari Brake Drama | McLaren 'Suffering' As Customer Team 🦢 | Barcelona-Cataluyna Grand Prix Preview 🇪🇸
The F1 world is in upheaval after the FIA's ADUO process revealed a seismic shift: Red Bull, not Mercedes, has the fastest internal combustion engine in Formula One. This discovery upends the narrative of Mercedes' dominance, as the team that's won all six races this season is now set to receive in-season upgrades due to being over 2% behind the benchmark—while Red Bull, despite a lackluster chassis, gets no concessions. The revelation has sparked outrage across the grid, especially from teams like McLaren and Alpine who are now benefiting from Mercedes' upgrades. Meanwhile, Ferrari faces internal drama as Charles Leclerc criticizes the braking system after a crash in Monaco, while Lewis Hamilton's switch to Carbon Industry brakes appears to have unlocked his form. McLaren's struggles as a customer team are intensifying, with reliability issues and a lack of integration with Mercedes' power unit development. As Barcelona looms, the season's true contenders are emerging: Kimi Antonelli's five consecutive wins, George Russell's five-in-a-row streak, and Red Bull's hidden engine prowess. The upcoming race could be a turning point in a season defined by unexpected revelations and technical intrigue.
Red Bull has the fastest internal combustion engine in F1, not Mercedes, despite Mercedes winning all six races this season.
Mercedes will receive in-season upgrades because their power unit is over 2% behind the benchmark, fueling controversy across the grid.
Lewis Hamilton's switch to Carbon Industry brakes has significantly improved his performance and confidence in the Ferrari.
Charles Leclerc criticized Ferrari's brakes after a crash in Monaco, citing three of four brakes not working, highlighting a major reliability and setup issue.
McLaren's struggles as a customer team are intensifying, with repeated power unit failures and a lack of integration with Mercedes' development timeline.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Welcome to the Chaos: Parsa Joins the Pod
The host welcomes his eight-year-old son, Parsa Lewis Hamilton, as a guest, sharing his F1 fandom and recent viewing habits, including a staggering 365 hours of F1 content on YouTube. The segment ends with a playful nod to the host’s past criticism of Bill Simmons for involving his kids on podcasts.
Monaco Recap: Penalties, Drama, and Kimi’s Dominance
A quick recap of the Monaco Grand Prix, highlighting the record number of penalties, Kimi Antonelli’s fifth consecutive win, and Lewis Hamilton’s strong performance despite being P2 in the championship. The host praises the race’s unpredictability and excitement.
MotoGP’s New Concord Agreement and Marquez’s Comeback
The host covers the new five-year MotoGP Concord agreement, which includes a fixed annual payout of €8M to teams instead of revenue sharing. He also highlights Mark Marquez’s strong comeback at Hungary, winning both the sprint and feature races.
FIA Hearing on Alpine’s Penalty Appeal and Albon’s Williams Record
The FIA has scheduled a hearing for Alpine’s appeal over losing a podium finish in Monaco due to penalties. The host also celebrates Alex Albon surpassing Nigel Mansell’s record for most race starts at Williams, with a special tribute helmet honoring Mansell.
Red Bull Retires Verstappen’s Faulty Power Unit
Red Bull confirmed Max Verstappen’s DNF in Monaco was due to a power unit fault, and the unit will be retired. The host speculates on possible causes—battery, MGU-K, or ICE—while noting teams often use older power units at Monaco to save fresher ones for high-power circuits.
“So the big finding was Red Bull has the benchmark power unit. Okay. So that's one thing we always knew it was pretty quick. And this just helps tell the story that, Hey, what's really been holding that car back this year is the chassis”
“So it sounds like he switched to carbon industry pads. and discs. And I hope I'll be able to get some clarity around this in the near future, but ever since doing that, he's far more comfortable with this car because he is used to the characteristics inherent within those with the...”
“FIA have now implemented the testing for compression ratio, which could have a negative downstream impact to Mercedes and all of their customer teams if they're... found to run afoul of the compression ratio limits, which of course are 16 -1.”
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