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Mercedes simulator driver Anthony Davidson weighs in on the tweaks to F1’s 2026 rules.
Anthony Davidson outlined the potential impact of Formula 1’s adjustment to the controversial 2026 regulations during a recent meeting. The tweaks aim to enhance the rules while addressing safety concerns and reducing energy management requirements in the new power units. The changes, such as decreasing the 50-50 split between internal combustion and electrical power, are expected to enable drivers to push closer to their limits in qualifying laps. Safety concerns, like the drastic closing speed differences seen after Ollie Bearman’s crash, prompted adjustments to improve racing conditions. Davidson, who extensively tested the regulations on the Mercedes simulator, expressed cautious optimism about the revised rules’ effects on lap times and driver performance. He emphasized the importance of consulting drivers in shaping these changes to enhance the overall F1 experience.
