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F1 News Today: Verstappen destroys new regulations as Project Newey hits trouble
Max Verstappen criticized F1’s new regulations during pre-season testing in Bahrain, comparing the result to “Formula E on steroids”. Aston Martin, under the leadership of Adrian Newey, is struggling to keep up with the competition, as Lance Stroll expressed concern over the car’s performance. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff issued a warning after seeing Verstappen’s performance in the Red Bull, acknowledging that Red Bull seems to be the team to beat in the upcoming season. Cadillac F1, the newest team on the grid, is not aiming for points in their debut season as confirmed by team CEO Dan Towriss. At F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets, with McLaren’s Lando Norris close behind, while Mercedes co-owner Jim Ratcliffe apologized for a controversial comment following criticism from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
