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Formula 1 should ‘fix’ clear flaws with the racing rules that emerged from the Austrian Grand Prix, reckons McLaren boss Andrea Stella, as the sport seeks to deliver a good spectacle on track rather than controversies that famously marred the 2021 title battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

Lando Norris fears the 2026 Formula 1 rule changes could widen the gaps between teams, moving away from the tightly contested competition of recent races. The McLaren driver believes the sport may not see days like the current ones again, as historical trends show big gaps emerging after regulation changes.

Williams F1 Team Principal James Vowles has expressed his concerns about the upcoming 2026 Formula 1 rules overhaul, citing the challenges posed by the increased reliance on hybridization and the resulting weight gain. Despite the expected weight saving from the shorter and narrower chassis design, Vowles believes that teams will struggle to hit the minimum weight limit, posing a significant challenge for the future of the sport.