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As the CEO of F1, Stefano Domenicali does not agree with complaints about the 2026 rules
F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali refutes claims that the 2026 regulations have created artificial overtaking in the sport. The 2026 season saw the introduction of new chassis and power unit rules. Drivers and fans have expressed criticisms and raised concerns about the new regulations after just three race weekends. Complaints have particularly centered around the new power units and their focus on electrical energy. The introduction of “overtake mode” has significantly changed the dynamics of overtaking in F1, providing drivers with extra electrical power when they are within one second of the car ahead. Domenicali defends the new style of overtaking, stating that overtaking is part of the sport and has historical precedents, like in the turbo era of the 80s where drivers also had to strategize and conserve fuel. Overall, Domenicali emphasizes that overtaking is a natural aspect of racing, regardless of the methods employed.
