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Martin Brundle has concerns that a long standing Formula 1 regulation is being broken with the current generation of cars.
Martin Brundle has highlighted a major problem with the 2026 Formula 1 cars, as drivers voice concerns about the new machinery in the first three races of the season.
The introduction of the new era in F1 has seen an increase in overtaking, but drivers have criticized the artificial nature of these passes due to limitations in battery deployment.
At the Japanese Grand Prix, Lando Norris unintentionally overtook Lewis Hamilton due to battery deployment issues, stating he had no control over the situation.
Brundle, a former driver and current commentator, urges the FIA to address this issue, pointing to a long-standing regulation that requires drivers to operate their cars unaided.
The issue has had consequences on track, with drivers struggling in qualifying and during races, leading to significant incidents like Ollie Bearman’s crash in Japan.
