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George Russell has spoken about a major safety concern with the 2026 generation of F1 car.
George Russell has expressed confidence that potential major differences in closing speeds between F1 cars in 2026 won’t be a cause for concern. The new rules entail a 50-50 power split between the internal combustion engine and batteries that can produce 350kw of power. While a drained battery would lead to a significant decrease in speed, Russell believes it won’t pose problems in dry or wet conditions. He explained that in wet races, cars go slower around corners and harvest more energy, allowing for more to be spent over a lap, thus avoiding major closing speeds. Russell also noted that following rival cars has become easier with the new car generation feeling lighter and more like true race cars rather than unwieldy vehicles.
