{"id":602027,"date":"2026-04-13T21:28:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T21:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/602027\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T21:28:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T21:28:13","slug":"rosberg-makes-bold-claim-on-f1-2026-regulations-as-criticism-grows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/602027\/","title":{"rendered":"Rosberg makes bold claim on F1 2026 regulations as criticism grows"},"content":{"rendered":"

2016 World Champion Nico Rosberg<\/a> has become the latest from the world of Formula 1<\/a> to give his thoughts on the brand new regulations for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

A huge overhaul in regulations came into force for the 2026 season, including a 50\/50 split between combustion and electrical power, as well as DRS being replaced by active aerodynamics.<\/p>\n

The increased use of electrical energy has seen battery power, deployment and recharging all become vital aspects of racing, and while overtaking and battling are easier than they were in 2025 due to the new regulations, staunch criticism from many across the F1<\/a> world has also occurred.<\/p>\n

However, Rosberg believes the positives from the first three Grands Prix of the season currently outweigh the negatives.<\/p>\n

Make GPblog your preferred source on Google and see our content first in Google Discover<\/a> and Google News<\/a>.Rosberg optimistic about 2026 regulations<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a lot of criticism at the moment because you can see, like at the last race [Japanese Grand Prix], they go down the straight through a flat-out bend, and have to downshift after the bend while still on the straight because the battery power switches off,” the German said while speaking to Bloomberg.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, from a spectator\u2019s point of view, it can be a bit awkward when you\u2019re supposed to be going flat out with the highest-performing F1 car.<\/p>\n

\u201cNevertheless, I am easy-going on that, from my point of view, as long as there are great battles between teams and other teams. If we get a really good battle between Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari, I think fans won’t mind the 50\/50 split and technology.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Back-to-back wins for Kimi Antonelli see him lead the 2026 Drivers’ Standings – Photo: Race Pictures<\/p>\n

Negative criticism from F1 drivers\u00a0<\/p>\n

Despite some optimism from Rosberg, current drivers on the grid have been less than impressed by the 2026 regulations.<\/p>\n

A heavy crash involving Oliver Bearman at the Japanese Grand Prix resulted in yet more criticism, but changes are not likely to have any effect on the current campaign<\/a>.Follow GPblog on social media to stay updated on all Formula 1 news: Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and TikTok<\/a>.Listen to or watch the GPblog.com<\/a> video podcast. In the F1 Paddock Update, Jim Kimberley and Ben Hunt discuss the latest Formula 1 news. New episodes are available every Monday and Thursday on YouTube<\/a>, Spotify<\/a>, or your favourite podcast app.