F1 drivers' new 2026 car fears - what's really going on

Formula 1’s all-new 2026 cars are now just six months out from hitting the track for the first time – but not everyone is excited about what’s to come. In fact, there have been a few alarming comments in recent weeks as F1 drivers have given some downbeat assessments about their first experiences of the cars on their team simulators. But are these remarks a genuine cause for concern, or simply a natural response to what is perhaps going to be the biggest step change in F1 rules we have ever witnessed? We’ve spoken to those in the know to find out what is really going on. 00:00 F1 drivers’ new 2026 fears 01:28 History repeating itself? 02:45 Different - but not much slower 04:20 The energy management issue 07:31 Avoiding further ‘shenanigans’ 08:33 What still needs to be sorted Published: 2025-07-22
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