Max Verstappen has reiterated his dissatisfaction with Formula 1’s planned rule changes for the 2026 season, specifically criticizing the hybrid engines and expressing his desire to get rid of them if he had the authority to make such decisions.
Following his victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, Verstappen voiced his concerns about the 2026 regulations, describing the new cars as “pretty terrible” based on Red Bull’s simulations. He expressed his fear of F1 becoming overly focused on engine development and downshifting even while flat-out on long straights.
