{"id":507526,"date":"2026-03-01T14:41:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T14:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/507526\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T14:41:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T14:41:16","slug":"max-verstappen-savages-new-f1-rules-it-could-be-complicated-to-follow-and-explain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/507526\/","title":{"rendered":"Max Verstappen savages new F1 rules: ‘It could be ‘complicated to follow and explain’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Max Verstappen has continued to criticise the new Formula 1<\/a> rules for 2026, raising concerns that fans may struggle to follow the complex new regulations.<\/p>\n

Verstappen has been highly vocal in his critique of the new technical regulations for 2026,<\/a> that sees a reduction in downforce and a 50:50 split between electrical and internal combustion power.<\/p>\n

Going as far as calling the cars \u201cFormula E on steroids\u201d in Bahrain, the cars now require aggressive downshifting and energy management of the new batteries, dividing the drivers.<\/p>\n

Featuring an overtake, boost, and recharge mode, the drivers will be forced to think tactically on track while racing a competitor. <\/p>\n

But Verstappen has raised concerns the vast array of new modes available will confuse fans due to their complexity. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt will be complicated to follow and to explain,\u201d he told Viaplay. <\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s the main thing. In the end it\u2019s still a Formula 1 car \u2013 a race car \u2013 and we will still qualify and race. But it will take some getting used to for everyone.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlso in terms of overtaking. I honestly have no idea yet how that will play out. So there are still a lot of question marks for all of us. On the other hand, that also makes it interesting, because it gives you a reason to tune in.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"MaxMax Verstappen continues to have concerns over F1\u2019s new cars for 2026<\/p>\n

A different challenge for Max Verstappen in 2026?<\/p>\n

Explaining the challenges awaiting drivers in Australia, Max Verstappen reaffirmed the need for battery management. <\/p>\n

\u201cYou have a certain amount of energy you can deploy over a lap, and then it depends on how good your engine is and how efficient your car is on the straights,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo there are many elements that have to come together.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut because everyone now has the wings open on the straights, overtaking and defending will be different. The question is how much battery you can use at that moment, which is also quite limited. Those are all things that are still question marks for us as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Doubling down on his dislike of the new driving style, the Dutchman confirmed he will not be swayed, even if Red Bull dominates the new rules cycle. <\/p>\n

\u201cAnything you drive at the limit is difficult. It doesn\u2019t matter whether it\u2019s a Formula 1 car, a GT car or a road car. But some things are more enjoyable to drive than others. And the way we are currently trying to explain it to the average viewer \u2013 and even when I look at the data \u2013 I do ask myself: is this really what we want?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBut is it the most enjoyable way? No, it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor me this has nothing to do with results. In the end it has to remain enjoyable, and you need to have fun in what you do. Even if you\u2019re the best at your job \u2013 whether that\u2019s racing or something else \u2013 you still need to enjoy going to work. If you don\u2019t enjoy going to work, it won\u2019t last long. I think that applies to everyone. It certainly wouldn\u2019t be nice if you didn\u2019t enjoy doing your job.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked directly how long he plans to remain in F1, Verstappen was coy. He is rumoured to be considering an exit from F1 when his current deal with Red Bull expires at the end of 2028. <\/p>\n

\u201cHopefully for a long time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut that\u2019s always very difficult to predict. Everything is a bit hard to assess at the moment, including where we stand. Hopefully it will all turn out better than expected.\u201d<\/p>\n

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