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Lewis Hamilton fears F1 future after Michael Schumacher comparison
Lewis Hamilton has expressed his concerns that Formula 1 is veering in the wrong direction with the upcoming rule changes, particularly the shift towards more reliance on electrical power and lighter, smaller cars for the 2026 season.
The seven-time champion is apprehensive about the diminishing sound of the current V6 power units, a trend that is likely to exacerbate with the new regulations in 2026.
Hamilton believes that the current F1 cars are too heavy, and while the 2022 cars are set to be lighter, the current generation remains the heaviest he has ever raced in.
Despite his reservations, Hamilton is determined to chase an eighth world championship title with Ferrari, following in the footsteps of the legendary Michael Schumacher, whose Ferrari days he fondly reminisces about.
Hamilton’s concerns about the lack of noise from modern F1 cars are echoed by others in the sport, prompting discussions around potentially reverting to sustainable fuel-powered V10 engines by 2030, as opposed to the current trajectory towards more sustainable but quieter power units.
