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Verstappen slams "anti-racing" and "not fun" F1 2026 cars

Max Verstappen has slammed Formula 1's new generation of cars after sampling the new Red Bull in Bahrain testing, saying they are "not fun to drive" and "Formula E on steroids".

On day two of the first three-day Bahrain test, Verstappen hosted his first proper press conference of 2026, having completed 136 laps on Wednesday before handing over the car to team-mate Isack Hadjar today.

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