Liam Lawson, driver for the Racing Bulls team, has shared his thoughts on the recent regulations of Formula 1, which have introduced smaller and lighter cars and increased the use of electric energy. According to Lawson, it is natural for the rules to generate controversy among participants in this competition.
His former teammate, Max Verstappen, has been one of the most critical, comparing this new chapter of F1 with races in Formula E and Mario Kart video games. Current champion Lando Norris has also expressed his concerns about some aspects of the new regulations.
Lawson noted that, while some criticisms are valid, especially those related to safety after Oliver Bearman‘s accident at Suzuka, the reality is that drivers tend to complain constantly. “At the end of the day, there will always be aspects of the car that we want to improve,” commented the New Zealander.
The driver acknowledged that, although complaints are common, the issue of safety is paramount, especially in light of recent incidents. Furthermore, Lawson pointed out that the cars this year are slower, with qualifying times approximately two seconds slower than last year. This has led to a development war among teams, hoping that the improvements in Miami will help reduce lap times.
Lawson is confident that the planned updates will improve the behavior of the vehicles on the track. “Historically, throughout the five years of rule implementation, development has brought significant improvements. I hope this happens here too, because it is currently difficult to extract the maximum potential of the cars in qualifying,” he added.
Additionally, the driver stressed that any future changes to the 2026 regulations will continue to prioritize safety. Recently, discussions have been held between F1, the FIA, and engine manufacturers to explore possible adjustments to the rules, with the promise of constructive dialogues in the coming weeks.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
