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Max Verstappen thinks that the majority of Formula 1 drivers share his criticism of the new 2026 cars, but emphasises that not everyone expresses it as strongly. The FIA, however, claims the
Lewis Hamilton has voiced concerns that Formula 1’s new regulations are overly complicated, a sentiment shared by Piero Ferrari, the son of team founder Enzo Ferrari. The 2026 season will see F1 cars powered by nearly 50% electric energy.
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Hamilton joins Verstappen in criticising F1 2026 regulations
Lewis Hamilton has joined Max Verstappen in criticising the new cars for 2026.
Max Verstappen reckons those drivers who complained of the ‘dangerous’ starts should begin F1 races from the pitlane. The Dutchman made the joke after he and Lewis Hamilton defended this season’s new F1 cars that are powered by a 50:50 ratio of electric and combustion engine.
The Red Bull driver narrowly missed out on the title in 2025 but has already proved he is one of F1's best-ever stars.