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Oscar Piastri believes drivers are having to unlearn some driving traits 15 years in the making.
Oscar Piastri believes that F1 drivers are having to unlearn driving habits developed since their karting days due to new energy demands.
Due to the need to conserve battery power, drivers now have to lift off earlier and coast into corners to save energy.
Although tracks like Bahrain require less battery conservation, energy depletion is faster than in 2025, especially out of corners.
Piastri mentioned the challenges of undoing 15 years of driving habits to adapt to the new demands.
He emphasized that the changes in driving style are complex and non-instinctive, with lifting on straights being particularly challenging.
Piastri acknowledged that the new cars have less downforce, more power, and pose difficulties despite feeling like proper F1 cars in terms of grip.
He pointed out that managing the increased power out of corners is tough, especially compared to last year’s cars, which were the fastest ever in some tracks.
Piastri stated that while the cars feel sensible overall, there are numerous differences to adjust to beyond grip levels.
