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Next-gen F1 engines must be louder – Horner

Jul.8 The next generation of Formula 1 cars should be louder, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner. He argues that the sport lost a key ingredient when the screaming normally-aspirated engines of the past were replaced with turbo hybrid ‘power units' in 2014. 'We always have to remember that racing needs to trigger the emotions, and that requires a good sound,' said Horner. Initially with Honda's support, Red Bull is going it alone as an engine marque from 2022 and is therefore a key part of discussions about the all-new 2025 engine rules. 'Sustainability is obviously something we need to keep, but Formula 1 has to entertain, and that means the engine has to sound good,'...
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