From: nuh-uh@nope.com   
      
   On 2026-02-24 03:03, Martin O Tx wrote:   
   > On Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:29:49 -0800, Alan  wrote:   
   >   
   >> The issue doesn't appear to be with the chassis (and aerodynamics that   
   >> go along with it) that Newey has designed.   
   >>   
   >> Multiple sources are reporting that the Honda powertrain package is   
   >> significantly down on power from the electric part of the system.   
   >   
   > Yes, it seems lacking accoring to many reports. Any hope that Honda   
   > will step and recover the peformance of the electrical part of their   
   > powertrain, or will it likely be next season for any major   
   > improvements?   
      
   At this point, I don't think anyone can say for certain.   
      
   Is the problem such that it can't be fixed under the rules currently in   
   place for the power unit (or whatever they're officially calling the   
   whole ICE plus electric enchilada)? I don't know.   
      
   The deadline for homologation of the power unit is March 1, so if they   
   know what didn't work, they may  still be able to sort it out before   
   major changes are locked out for a while.   
      
   There is a system of Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities   
   (ADUO) within the current rules, but the first review of performance   
   happens after race 6. Apparently, if you're 2% behind in "power index",   
   you automatically get an ADUO token. And if you're 4% of the pace,   
   apparently you get two tokens.   
      
   There's also apparently a "reliability" loophole that lets you make   
   changes provided they don't increase the power available, AND the other   
   engine makers have to agree that they aren't being made for that reason.   
      
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