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Max Verstappen criticizes 2026 F1 rules after poor Chinese GP
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Max Verstappen voiced strong dissatisfaction with Formula 1's 2026 regulations following a frustrating weekend at the Chinese Grand Prix, likening the racing to 'Mario Kart.' The Red Bull driver battled midfield cars before retiring mid-race. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff attributed some of Verstappen's complaints to his team's car issues.
Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, plans no significant regulatory changes before the Japanese Grand Prix despite mixed paddock opinions on the new technical rules. An evaluation after the China sprint weekend proceeds as scheduled, but teams oppose knee-jerk reactions. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff welcomes fan enthusiasm while wary of political motives.
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff was seen wearing two IWC watches on different wrists during qualifying at Albert Park in Melbourne. He explained one shows European time and the other local time, despite neither having a second time zone function. This occurred after Mercedes secured the front row with George Russell on pole and Kimi Antonelli in second.