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Carlos Sainz has rubbished the claim from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff that next year’s Formula 1 cars could reach speeds of up to 400 km/h.
Carlos Sainz dismissed Toto Wolff’s claim that future Formula 1 cars could reach 400 km/h, stating no such speed was achieved in simulator tests for the new 2026 technical regulations.
The upcoming changes in 2026 will revolutionize Formula 1, with a shift towards a 50-50 split between internal combustion and electric power, potentially leading to slower lap times despite Wolff’s optimism.
Sainz’s skepticism was supported by Pierre Gasly, another driver set to use Mercedes power next season, who emphasized the need to see concrete evidence before believing in such claims.
Gasly raised doubts on reaching 400 km/h without significant modifications on tracks, adding that his own simulator experience did not align with the projected speed increase.
Both drivers expressed uncertainty and curiosity about the potential performance of the future F1 cars under the new regulations, highlighting the challenges and innovations that lie ahead in the sport.
