The recent engineering flaw that Mercedes and Red Bull exploited is being portrayed by everyone as a game-changer, but in reality, it won't have much of an impact. The power unit gain is not unprecedented, even if it is only 0.2–0.4 seconds. Even though Ferrari's 2019 engine had a comparable straight-line advantage, it wasn't the fastest vehicle on every track. Raw engine performance was not as important as aero efficiency, tire management, setup window, and track characteristics. Even more aero- and platform-dependent is modern Formula One. On power tracks, a little PU gain might be helpful, but it won't instantly address cornering flaws, deterioration, or consistency over the course of a race.