Power Unit Algorithms, Not Drivers, Blamed | F1 News

McLaren’s Andrea Stella blames power unit algorithms—not drivers—for performance gaps, citing Oscar Piastri’s straight-line losses to Lando Norris at Spa. He suspects Mercedes faces the same issue with George Russell vs. Kimi Antonelli, pointing to systemic power unit behavior. Modern power units, constantly learning and adapting in real time, make performance unpredictable—minor laps can disrupt energy management across runs, even influencing braking. At high-speed Spa, drivers feel they’re battling their own car’s AI, making Hungaroring’s slower layout a much-needed reprieve. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8fc3093d03404c5a