1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill described the Japanese Grand Prix as entertaining and tactical under the new 2026 regulations. He highlighted the strategic elements like battery management that have added interest to the races. Hill praised McLaren driver Oscar Piastri's strong performance at Suzuka.
Damon Hill, the 1996 Formula 1 world champion and former Williams driver, defended the 2026 regulations despite criticism from some drivers over the need to lift and coast for battery power. Speaking to F1 TV, Hill said: 'Listen, I think, I know that some of the drivers don't like having to slow down and charge their battery up, but I think the racing is very interesting. I think it's tactical. They're having to think, and we're getting entertained.'
