As F1 drivers continue to criticize their new cars, paddock politics is at play - The Athletic

The New York Times·Mar 10

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Formula 1 drivers are criticizing the new cars, with some expressing strong negative opinions about the 2026 regulations. The criticism has sparked a divide among drivers, with some, like Max Verstappen, speaking out against the changes, while others, such as Lewis Hamilton, are defending the rules. The debate has led to suggestions that the sport may have become too complicated.

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