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Verstappen Slams 2026 F1 Rules as 'Anti-Racing'

2/27/2026

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  • Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing driver, calls the 2026 Formula 1 regulations 'anti-racing' and likens them to 'Formula E on steroids'.
  • Anthony Davidson, former Formula 1 driver, and Jost Capito, former Williams team principal, counter Verstappen’s view.
  • The 2026 rules implement a 50:50 split between internal combustion engines and electric power.
  • Capito says the ratio may evolve and urges fans to temper expectations ahead of Australian Grand Prix qualifying.