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Christian Horner responds to Red Bull and Mercedes power unit loophole rumours

Christian Horner faced questions about the rumours that Red Bull and Mercedes have found an engine trick ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

While Horner was replaced in the role of Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal in July 2025, he was quizzed on the rumours during an interview with TODAY. Heading into a new set of regulations, reports emerged that both the Milton Keynes outfit and Mercedes had found a loophole in the regulations to increase the compression ratios.

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