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F1 champion claims the sport is ‘very dangerous’, hits back at Stefano Domenicali
F1 legend and 1992 champion Nigel Mansell recently shared his candid thoughts on the 2026 cars and regulations, expressing his belief that the sport has become “very dangerous.”
Mansell criticized the new cars, which heavily rely on harvesting and feature a boost button for overtaking, labeling them as “false” and agreeing with fans who are unhappy with the current direction of Formula 1.
His concerns about safety align with those of several F1 drivers, including Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, who have also expressed discontent with the changes.
While F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has defended the new cars, Mansell refuted his claims, emphasizing the difference between fuel-saving techniques in the past and the current complex system requiring computer intervention.
Mansell highlighted the potential dangers associated with the new technology and urged for adjustments to prevent serious accidents similar to those experienced in the sport’s history.
With safety at the forefront, Mansell’s stance reflects ongoing debates within the F1 community regarding the balance between innovation and risk management in modern racing.
