A new F1 that sparks debate
The new 2026 regulations have created a Formula 1 undeniably different from the past. Credit must be given to the Federation for trying to improve things during the April break, seeking points of convergence between teams and engine manufacturers to improve what has been seen so far.
Clearly, it was impossible to overturn things, given the political interests of individuals, but the upcoming qualifying sessions and races will give an indication if these changes were “a tickle” – as evoked by Max Verstappen – or an encouraging step in the right direction.
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Vasseur: “These are not artificial overtakes”
At the FIA press conference, Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur explained his point of view on the matter: “I am not so harsh regarding the first 3 races. Honestly we have witnessed great races, with many overtakes. You might say that maybe there is a feeling that they are a bit artificial, but for me they are much less so than DRS. DRS was simply about pressing a button, whereas now it is about energy management, an aspect that depends on the driver or the team. And it is not artificial at all.”
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The French manager continued: “I would say that we definitely need to fine-tune the system and adapt. Thanks to the FIA we have had the opportunity to discuss after each event to try to improve the system. It is not easy to do this during the season. As for the future, we have several options on the table and soon it will be time to discuss them. But from the beginning we had one parameter in mind: to reduce the exorbitant engine budget. And this applies both to manufacturers and customers. Now we can discuss all the opportunities and soon we will,” concluded Vasseur.
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