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RelatedPosts ‘Excited’ Lewis Hamilton reveals key Ferrari F1 changes for 2026 1 minute ago Why Valtteri Bottas has ‘good news’ from F1 ahead of racing return 2 hours ago Max Verstappen has savaged the FIA for requesting feedback on the 2026 technical regulations just days before lights out at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. […]
Max Verstappen criticized the FIA for seeking feedback on the 2026 technical regulations right before the Australian Grand Prix. Concerns about energy management in F1 surfaced during pre-season testing due to the 50:50 split between electrical power and internal combustion causing unforeseen issues. The cars experiencing delays in spooling energy for race starts has prompted urgent changes being demanded by teams. Drivers are now aggressively downshifting into corners, leading to divided opinions. Verstappen expressed his frustration over the timing of the request for feedback, highlighting the significant investments made into the regulations. Despite showing strong pace in energy management, Verstappen remains cautious about expectations for the Australian Grand Prix weekend.
