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1992 Formula 1 World Champion Nigel Mansell has delivered a brutal assessment of the sport’s maligned new regulations, accusing them of producing “totally false” overtakes.
1992 Formula 1 World Champion Nigel Mansell has criticized the sport’s new regulations, calling the overtakes produced “totally false.” F1 2026 has faced backlash for its hybrid power units and the requirement for drivers to ‘harvest’ energy every lap. While lap times have decreased and overtakes have increased, many overtakes are short-lived as the same car can re-pass due to energy usage. Drivers like Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have openly condemned the new rules. Mansell, along with other current and former drivers, has spoken out against the lack of genuine racing caused by the regulations. As changes are being made for the upcoming Miami race, fans are eager to see if these adjustments will enhance the entertainment value of the sport.
