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Charles Leclerc vented his frustration at Formula 1's new rules after a mistake in qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix upset his power unit's energy deployment and cost him dear.
F1's stakeholders have been examining the new rules in place for 2026 after staunch driver criticism. But no major changes are planned yet
Formula 1 and the FIA can use a month-long break to review new rules after safety scares, strange overtakes, and fresh doubts from Max Verstappen
The first races under Formula 1’s new regulations delivered exactly what the sport’s rule-makers had hoped for: more overtaking. At the recent Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, passes on track nearly tripled compared with the previous year.
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen are among the notable F1 drivers not happy with new rules and hybrid cars introduced for the 2026 season.
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton feature prominently in the latest F1 news headlines, with Japanese GP qualifying in the books.
Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, is reportedly reconsidering 2026 engine regulations after the Japanese Grand Prix that saw Ollie Bearman crash into