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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kieran Jackson

‘No-one is interested in how you drive the car’: F1 boss defends controversial 2026 regulations

Stefano Domenicali believes Max Verstappen will stay in Formula 1 - (Getty)

F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali insists the sport’s wider fanbase are “not interested” in how the 2026 cars are driven – and are instead fascinated by the new level of racing this season.

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. The cars are also lighter, smaller, use active aerodynamics and devices such as ‘Boost Mode’ and ‘Overtake Mode.’

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