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F1 boss confirms Verstappen talks as drivers revolt over 2026 cars
F1 president Stefano Domenicali is confident that Max Verstappen, the four-time champion, will not leave the sport despite his harsh criticism of the 2026 cars. Verstappen has been critical of F1’s new regulations, specifically the tripled electrical energy output on the cars, even likening the new era to “Formula E on steroids.” Despite the backlash, Domenicali assures that Verstappen will remain part of F1’s future and emphasizes the importance of listening to top drivers like him. Verstappen’s concerns about the 2026 regulations overhaul have sparked discussions, with Domenicali holding a productive meeting with him in Bahrain to address these issues and maintain the essence of driving in F1. Other drivers, including Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris, have also expressed apprehensions about the new rules, highlighting a general sense of unease within the F1 community over the significant changes.
