Formula 1 power units sit in a strange sweet spot where race-car engineering, high-end chemistry, and ruthless innovation all collide. Under the carbon fiber bodywork, teams are chasing not just raw horsepower but record-breaking efficiency and reliability,

Red Bull are at the centre of a growing controversy ahead of the 2026 F1 season, with concerns mounting among rival teams over their use of a loophole in the new engine regulations.