Driver Reactions
F1 pre-season testing concludes in Bahrain with mixed reactions
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Formula 1 teams completed the second pre-season test in Bahrain, showcasing the new 2026 regulations featuring lighter cars and a 50:50 split between internal combustion and electric power. Drivers expressed varied opinions, from concerns over complexity to optimism about performance gains. Stefano Domenicali urged fans to stay calm, emphasizing the spectacle remains intact.
Formula 1 drivers, including Max Verstappen, have expressed frustration with the 2026 regulations during pre-season testing in Bahrain, describing the cars as requiring more management than pure driving. Red Bull's Verstappen likened the experience to 'Formula E on steroids,' while others like Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso echoed similar sentiments. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali remains confident that opinions will evolve as teams adapt.
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Formula 1 begins its 2026 season amid new aerodynamic and power unit regulations that have sparked mixed reactions from drivers. Critics like Max Verstappen have called the cars 'Formula E on steroids,' while others express optimism about competitive racing. The season opener in Melbourne will test these changes as teams including new entrants Cadillac and Audi aim to adapt quickly.