Red Bull is behind in F1 engine development race
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The Scuderia became the latest team to reveal the sound of its F1 2026 engine on Friday, posting a clip of its fire up to social media. The 46-second video shows drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in attendance as the powertrain comes to life, with the seven-time world champion filming the moment on his phone.
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