Toto Wolff has urged critics of F1’s new regulations not to “badmouth the sport” in public ahead of a crucial meeting on Monday.
New engine and chassis regulations this year, involving a near 50/50 engine split between internal combustion and electrical power, have resulted in major changes to the spectacle on a grand prix weekend. In qualifying, drivers are being forced to ‘lift-and-coast’ at the end of straights to harvest energy, while overtakes have been labelled “artificial” given the numerous overtaking aids available.
