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Max Verstappen voiced his opposition to the new F1 cars this year, which have been built under a fresh set of technical regulations.
Former F1 driver Anthony Davidson disagrees with Max Verstappen’s critique of the new 2026 F1 cars, built with updated technical regulations including changes to power units. Verstappen criticized the cars as “Formula E on steroids,” expressing concerns about the increased focus on electrical power. Davidson, acknowledging Verstappen’s outspoken nature, believes the evaluation is incorrect despite Verstappen’s status as a four-time world champion. Davidson pointed out the differences between Formula E and F1 regarding battery use, stating that Verstappen’s assessment is factually incorrect. Davidson emphasized the importance of considering Verstappen’s opinions, even though he does not completely agree with them.
