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Nico Hulkenberg has said he finds F1’s latest energy management gimmick both “fun” and “frustrating” at the same time.
Nico Hulkenberg finds Formula 1’s new energy management gimmick both “fun” and “frustrating”. Opinions on F1’s latest cars remain divided three rounds into the 2026 season. While Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen criticize the cars, Lewis Hamilton praises the technical rules. Hulkenberg, like in his midfield battle with Audi, has mixed feelings about the 2026 cars. Despite enjoying the challenge, he struggles with battery management, resulting in frustrating moments during races. Hulkenberg aims to improve with Audi, especially on start procedures, and hopes to address these issues with his engineers moving forward.
