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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur offers counter-argument to F1 2026’s harshest critics.
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur defends Formula 1 against claims of being “artificial” due to new engine regulations, citing good races and plenty of overtaking. Critics have dubbed the on-track action as “yo-yo racing”, but Vasseur disagrees, emphasizing the entertainment provided by drivers like Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Vasseur argues that new overtaking modes are less artificial than the Drag Reduction System (DRS) used previously. Despite criticisms from figures like Nigel Mansell, who calls some overtakes “totally false”, Vasseur remains confident in the direction of F1 racing and is open to discussing future improvements with collaborative spirit.
