F1 drivers criticise new regulations after pre-season | OneFootball

Formula 1 raised doubts after preseason testing due to the impact of the new technical regulations. Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton questioned the handling of the cars and the focus on electric energy management.

The main change is in the power units, now with 50% electric generation. This forces drivers to manage the battery throughout the lap. When the charge runs out, the car is left with half the engine's power. The use of “lift and coast”—lifting off the throttle before braking to recover energy—has also increased.

Additionally, the category eliminated DRS and replaced it with an electric boost system to facilitate overtaking. The mode is activated when a driver is less than one second behind a rival and releases extra power, with speed differences that could exceed 40 km/h.

Testing in Barcelona and Bahrain left mixed feelings. From the organization, Stefano Domenicali called for calm and assured that adjustments would be evaluated if necessary.

The new regulations will debut at the Melbourne Grand Prix, where the real impact will be seen on the track.

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