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Drivers savage new cars as rule change calls grow
Mar.8 Formula 1 arrived at race day in Melbourne facing a growing chorus of criticism over its new cars, with drivers, team bosses and even the sport's own polesitter calling for rule changes after qualifying exposed the full extent of the 2026 regulations' shortcomings. The defining image came from George Russell's pole lap, in which he visibly eased off the throttle 400 metres before the high-speed Turn 9 to conserve battery – a moment that crystallised fan frustration and prompted widespread mockery on social media. Rival series Chip Ganassi Racing posted on X: '‘Super-clipping'. ‘Downshifting on straights'. ‘Battery management'. Yeah, we don't do that here. We...
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