Peter Windsor on F1 2026 Rules, Verstappen, Mercedes & Aston Martin Performance
[HPP] Max VerstappenFebruary 16, 20261h 4min
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- ⚠️ The 2026 F1 rules are deemed excessively complicated by drivers like Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, making the cars feel more like Formula E.
- 🏎️ Cars are significantly slower through corners, requiring braking in areas previously taken flat out, which Peter Windsor finds disheartening.
- 🧩 The new regulations introduce complex power management and active aero, making it difficult for broadcasters to explain to the public and potentially leading to less exciting racing.
The Hybrid Era's Flawed Foundation
- 💡 The current regulatory mess stems from F1's decision to adopt hybrid engines in 2014, instead of owning and integrating Formula E as a support series.
- 💸 This compromise led to increased costs and complexity, with F1 continuously applying
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