Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso has joined a growing chorus of Formula 1 drivers calling for a relaxation of rules governing wheel-to-wheel racing, citing the series as ‘overregulated’. This sentiment comes on the heels of a controversy surrounding the Austrian Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were involved in a tangle that sparked debate about penalizing drivers for hard combat.
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The FIA has unveiled a draft of Formula 1’s next rules revolution, sparking concerns over car performance. With revised regulations on the horizon, teams and the governing body are collaborating to find the right balance and optimize the sport’s future.
Lewis Hamilton has voiced his concerns over the 30kg weight reduction for the 2026 Formula 1 cars, arguing that more substantial weight loss is needed to improve sustainability and performance. Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg shares Hamilton’s sentiments, highlighting the potential impact of reduced downforce on high-speed corners.
In a revealing interview, ex-Mercedes Formula 1 Technical Director Paddy Lowe has shared insights into the team’s ongoing struggles, attributing them to ‘wrong turns’ taken under the current regulations. Lowe’s candid assessment sheds light on the challenges even top teams face in the highly sophisticated world of modern F1.