Cadillac System 1 group 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 embody an influence unit with a 50:50 break up between inner combustion and electrical energy.
Whereas there was some scrutiny surrounding the Mercedes and Purple Bull energy models 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 joyful about is we have now a completely authorized engine,” Lowdon advised Sky Sports activities Information when he was requested if he was involved that the group could possibly be on the again foot if Mercedes and Purple Bull have in truth 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 principles the place that stands. That provides us numerous confidence.
“When it comes to efficiency, we work and assist our energy unit companion to absolutely the most. We’re very pleased with the connection. I am unable to actually discuss for different folks’s energy models or how they’ve interpreted the regulation. However to me, it is extraordinarily clear it is there in black and white.”
Graeme Lowdon, Cadillac
Picture by: Cadillac Communications
Lowdon added: “I’ve labored with Ferrari numerous instances earlier than. They’re nice companions. It is an iconic identify in System 1 as properly. All the folks in that group are actual racers as properly, and we welcome them into the Cadillac System 1 group as properly.
“They do not simply present us with an influence unit, they supply us with some technical assist when it comes to individuals who be part of the group. It is nice to have them on board.”
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