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Liam Lawson delivers major pause over ‘fun to drive’ F1 2026 question
Liam Lawson chose to keep his opinions private when asked about his feelings on the new F1 cars, which now use a 50-50 mix of combustion and electric power and sustainable fuels. Feedback from drivers, like Max Verstappen, varied after testing at Bahrain International Circuit, with some being more critical.
Lawson refrained from criticizing the cars openly but hinted at his discontent with an awkward pause during questioning. Reactions from media members and a subsequent intervention by the team’s PR added to the tension.
When pressed further, Lawson admitted that the new cars presented challenges, particularly in finding the balance between maximizing downforce for speed in qualifying and managing energy consumption during the race. Despite initial frustrations, Lawson acknowledged the ongoing development process and expressed optimism for improved performance in the future.
