2026 F1 Car Rules Spark Driver Discontent: Why Are They Unhappy?
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F1 Drivers Slam 2026 Regulations: "Slander Even Before Start!"
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News18•25-02-2026, 07:55
F1 Drivers Slam 2026 Regulations: "Slander Even Before Start!"
•F1 drivers express widespread unhappiness with the new 2026 regulations, even before the season begins.
•The new rules include significantly lighter cars (30kg less), a 50-50 combustion-electric power split, and active aerodynamics.
•Lewis Hamilton voiced concerns about the complexity, stating drivers might need a degree to understand the changes, and the need to 'lift and coast' for 600m before turns.
•Max Verstappen likened the 'improvements' to "Formula-E cars on steroids," criticizing the battery-powered feel as unnatural for F1.
•Other drivers flagged issues with car imbalance, the necessity for lower gears to harvest energy, and the potential for active aero to turn races into strategic battles over pure contests.
