The weekend of Belgium it was very important not so much from a sporting point of view, in which we saw yet another victory of Verstappen, as well as for internal political issues within the Circus. In fact, on Friday, before the start of FP1, at Spa-Francorchamps the F1 Commissions, which touched on some important times for the future of F1.
Alpine claims 30 horsepower less than its rivals
In addition to the topic of tyrewarmers, the power unit theme. Alpine has in fact complained to the FIA about a clear difference in horsepower - about 30 – between its engine and that of the top teams, asking to be helped, as the engine freeze is in force until 2025. The F1 Commission, from a certain point of view, has not decided how it can help the French team and he asked the advisory commission on engines to examine the topic to present proposals.
Wolff complains: “Everything must happen in a meritocratic way”
If on the one hand there are those like Red Bull who intend to help Alpine get closer to their opponents, on the other hand there are those like Mercedes who do not seem to agree. Team principal Toto himself admits it Wolff which, based on what he says Motorsport.com ItalySaid: “The show follows sports. And the reason why the sport is so credible is because you have to work hard to be successful. If you are an engine supplier and your engine is not as powerful as others, this is obviously everyone's problem. With a frozen engine by regulation, we don't want to clip the wings of those who have to get closer, but all this must happen in a meritocratic way".
First the break, then we'll talk about it again
There are several issues on the table, which not even the F1 Commission has been able to resolve it. But now there's a break, first we start again with the Netherlands - on the weekend between 25 and 27 August - not only with the action on the track, but also with the political one.
