Damon Hill salue la dimension tactique du Grand Prix du Japon

Le champion du monde de Formule 1 1996, Damon Hill, a qualifié le Grand Prix du Japon de divertissant et tactique sous le nouveau règlement de 2026. Il a mis en avant des aspects stratégiques comme la gestion de la batterie qui ont apporté un intérêt supplémentaire aux courses. Hill a salué la belle performance du pilote McLaren, Oscar Piastri, à Suzuka.

Damon Hill, champion du monde de Formule 1 en 1996 et ancien pilote Williams, a défendu le règlement de 2026 malgré les critiques de certains pilotes concernant la nécessité de lever le pied et de rouler en roue libre pour économiser la batterie. S'exprimant sur F1 TV, Hill a déclaré : 'Écoutez, je pense que, même si je sais que certains pilotes n'aiment pas devoir ralentir pour recharger leur batterie, je trouve la course très intéressante. Je pense que c'est tactique. Ils doivent réfléchir, et nous, nous sommes divertis.'

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Formula 1 drivers have criticized aspects of the 2026 regulations following the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, particularly energy management affecting qualifying and on-track battles. Alpine's Pierre Gasly called for tweaks but pushed back against excessive negativity, while McLaren's Lando Norris and Williams' Alexander Albon detailed specific issues. A review meeting is planned next week ahead of the Miami race.

In the latest chapter of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations discussion, Lewis Hamilton has praised the new rules as delivering 'what racing should be,' contrasting with earlier criticisms from Max Verstappen. Ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver emphasized increased overtakes and close battles, despite recent FIA tweaks to energy management.

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1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve described the 2026 F1 regulations as entertaining but said old-school racers like himself would have disliked them. Speaking after the Chinese Grand Prix, he noted the changes bring a different skill set while still rewarding top drivers. The regulations feature a near-equal split of power sources and active aerodynamics.

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Lando Norris and Max Verstappen expressed frustration with Formula 1's 2026 power unit regulations after the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Norris overtook Lewis Hamilton unwillingly due to automatic battery deployment, calling it 'yo-yoing' rather than racing. Verstappen highlighted the track layout's role in making overtakes inefficient.

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has cautioned against hasty changes to Formula 1's new 2026 regulations following an eventful Australian Grand Prix. The season opener featured 120 overtakes, a significant increase from 45 the previous year, amid debates over energy management and race complexity. Team leaders advocate waiting for more races before any adjustments.

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Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator David Croft has called on the FIA to adjust the 2026 regulations ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. He expressed concerns that battery limitations could ruin iconic corners like Maggotts and Becketts. The rules are under review during an April break following team and driver complaints.

 

 

 

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