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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kieran Jackson

F1 team boss defends ‘immense’ 2026 racing despite driver discontent

Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane has defended Formula 1’s controversial new regulations – labelling some of the racing seen so far this season as “immense.”

New engine and chassis regulations this year, which see an almost 50/50 split between the internal combustion engine and electrical power, have divided opinion across the grid.

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