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Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies said Max Verstappen will become the best at “mastering” the new regulations
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies dismissed the idea of Max Verstappen losing interest in Formula 1 due to the new 2026 engine regulations.
Verstappen has been critical of the new regulations since the start of the season, calling the cars “anti-racing” during pre-season testing in Bahrain.
Mekies expressed confidence that Verstappen would excel in mastering the new regulations despite his initial reservations.
Despite Mekies’ assurance, Verstappen continued to voice his concerns about the 2026 cars during a press conference in Bahrain.
Verstappen emphasized his preference for Formula 1 to maintain its distinctiveness from Formula E and criticized the move towards more battery-powered engines.
