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Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes the impending 2026 Formula 1 regulations will hurt the series’ converging field, warning new rules will “smash it all up”. A year displaced from the most one-sided title race in Formula history in 2023, the F1 field is tighter than ever with mere tenths covering the top teams in […]
The 2023 Formula 1 season was an outlier in terms of competition, with Max Verstappen facing tough challenges from Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, and Lando Norris who pushed him to the limit many times. The current regulations have resulted in a highly competitive field, with teams being separated by mere tenths in qualifying sessions. As the sport heads towards 2026, major changes are on the horizon with hybrid engines, moveable aerodynamics, and smaller car dimensions set to shake up the grid. Red Bull’s team principal Christian Horner and McLaren’s Lando Norris both express concerns that the upcoming 2026 regulations may disrupt the close competition seen in the current season. Despite the impending changes, drivers and teams are relishing the fierce competition and close racing that characterizes Formula 1.
