# Hamilton: Power unit rules prevent passing

> Hamilton says F1's 'silly' engine rules stop overtaking at Mexican GP.
- Title: Hamilton: Power unit rules prevent passing · RaceFans
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: lewis hamilton, max verstappen, ferrari, fia, mexican grand prix, clipping, RaceFans
- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/11/03/silly-power-unit-rules-prevent-passing-says-hamilton-the-engine-can-go-faster
- Published: 2026-11-03T09:51:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lewis hamilton, max verstappen, ferrari, fia, mexican grand prix, clipping, f1, sports, cars
## 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
## Key takeaway

Hamilton claims F1's power unit rules create 'clipping' that prevents overtaking at the Mexican Grand Prix.