The McLaren driver, Lando Norris, has again expressed his concerns about the changes introduced in the Formula 1 regulations for the 2026 season, considering them “very artificial” and saying they have made racing more dangerous than before. These statements took place after the dramatic Australian Grand Prix, where the Englishman qualified sixth and finished the race in fifth.
The new regulations involve a significant revision of the chassis and power units, with a greater focus on the use of electric energy, which has sparked debate among the drivers. Norris has emphasized that battery management will play an increasingly important role in races, an aspect that he and other drivers have criticized. “We’ve simply gone from the best cars to… probably the worst,” he expressed in a pre-race interview.
After the chaotic race in Melbourne, Norris mentioned the lack of control during the battles in the skate park, admitting that it is difficult to manage the situations. “There is too much chaos here; we hope there won’t be a serious accident, and we are always on alert that something could go wrong,” he explained.
Furthermore, Norris highlighted concerns related to closing speeds, pointing out that differences in power recovery can lead to dangerous scenarios, with speeds reaching 30, 40, or even 50 km/h between cars. “When one driver crashes into another at these speeds, it can cause serious damage, both to himself and to others,” he concluded.
