Canadian grand prix thrills drivers but 2026 rules need work

Podium finishers at the Canadian Grand Prix said the race delivered exciting wheel-to-wheel action, yet they remain concerned about Formula 1's 2026 power unit regulations.

Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen all praised the smaller and lighter 2026 cars for allowing closer racing at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The event featured multiple overtakes that stemmed from driver skill rather than system overrides, with tweaks to energy deployment from Miami also helping performance management.

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Formula 1 tested modifications to its 2026 regulations at the Miami Grand Prix, prompting varied reactions from drivers. While some saw progress in qualifying, concerns persisted over racing dynamics and energy management. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli won the race amid ongoing debates.

Formula 1 drivers united in pushing for regulation changes to the 2026 rules, introduced ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. The tweaks address safety concerns from high closing speeds, qualifying energy management, race starts, and wet weather performance. Feedback from drivers has been largely positive, viewing them as a step forward.

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Formula 1 has introduced changes to its 2026 power unit regulations in response to 'yo-yo racing,' a back-and-forth style of battling driven by battery energy management. The tweaks, effective for this weekend's Miami Grand Prix, reduce qualifying energy harvesting and increase super clipping power. Drivers remain divided on whether the new rules improve racing.

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