P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The new 2026 F1 regulations continue to divide the sport’s fanbase and there is no sign of the hate slowing down any time soon.
The 2026 F1 season is well underway, and the new regulations are causing a deep divide among fans, especially regarding the shift towards electrical power over ICE.
Some hardcore fans are expressing strong disapproval towards the changes, citing issues like drivers having to lift and coast during qualifying laps and the risks posed by significant speed differences on the track.
Efforts were made by the FIA ahead of the Miami Grand Prix to address the concerns, but the discontentment among fans seeking pure racing experiences continues to be loud.
Spanish mountaineer and close friend of Fernando Alonso, Jesus Calleja, recently criticized the regulations in an interview, expressing frustration at the complexity introduced and the diminished role of drivers compared to the cars.
Calleja’s views resonate with many in the fanbase, as discontent grows over the impact of the new regulations on the sport.
In addition to the regulatory issues, Calleja also laments seeing Alonso struggle in a less competitive car, compounding the frustrations of both the fans and the drivers in the 2026 F1 season.
