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Ben Vinel

Max Verstappen’s scathing verdict: F1 2026 isn’t just unnatural, it’s too easy to drive

Max Verstappen believes Formula 1’s new power units have taken so much away from the driving challenge that performing to a high level has become somewhat effortless.

Verstappen has been perhaps the most vocal critic of F1’s new machinery, which he described as “Formula E on steroids” early on, due to the very different driving style induced by the required energy management.

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