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Formula One drivers express concerns about the new 2026 regulations, which introduce smaller, energy-efficient cars and a near 50-50 split between electrical and combustion power. This setup requires drivers to manage energy more carefully, using lift-and-coast techniques to recharge batteries during laps. The changes have altered the racing experience, with some tracks like Melbourne, Monza, and Spa feeling the impact more than others. Drivers like Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen have criticized the new rules, calling it far from their ideal vision of the sport. Team leaders urge patience, suggesting it may take several races to fully judge the changes. As the season progresses, everyone is watching how development and small adjustments might smooth out the early bumps.

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