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Lewis Hamilton has experienced several regulatory changes in his F1 career, but one factor has made the upcoming one very different.
Lewis Hamilton has criticized the F1 budget cap for limiting upgrades and leaving him “stuck” with the same car for the season as teams focus on 2026.
Most teams have halted development on upgrades and shifted attention to next season’s new power unit regulations.
The upcoming season will bring significant regulatory changes, impacting how teams operate in F1.
Hamilton has experienced similar changes before, notably with McLaren in 2008 and Mercedes in 2014.
The budget cap now hinders teams from introducing upgrades throughout the season, unlike before.
Despite his frustrations, Hamilton topped Friday practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
He anticipates an exciting next season with more frequent upgrades under the new regulations.
