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Hamilton: Power unit rules prevent passing
Hamilton says F1's 'silly' engine rules stop overtaking at Mexican GP.
In brief
Hamilton says F1's 'silly' engine rules stop overtaking at Mexican GP. Hamilton claims F1's power unit rules create 'clipping' that prevents overtaking at the Mexican Grand Prix. Originally reported by RaceFans.
Hamilton on clipping
Hamilton says power unit rules prevent overtaking at Mexican Grand Prix.
“You can’t overtake here”
Clipping effect
Engine limits cause 'clipping' where drivers can't exceed a speed after straight.
“The engine can go faster, it’s just they have these silly clips”
Hamilton's criticism
Hamilton calls current engine profile the worst in sport for racing.
“It’s the worst engine profile setting that I think they’ve probably ever had”
FIA response
FIA CEO says fans don't understand clipping effect.
“Fans don’t understand what clipping is”
The big picture
Hamilton claims F1's power unit rules create 'clipping' that prevents overtaking at the Mexican Grand Prix.
