The sweeping overhaul of Formula 1’s regulations for 2026 presents a challenge for all teams and engine manufacturers, but that also applies to the drivers.
Charles Leclerc has said the new cars feel “very different” based on his first simulator runs, while Alex Albon added that F1 becomes far more complex. Drivers will have to manage more, prompting Williams team boss James Vowles to warn of a higher workload behind the wheel. Moreover, the new cars would require a different driving style, for which Williams has set up a special working group to help drivers adapt.
