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Verstappen’s fire isn’t fading despite F1 criticism – Mekies
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11/03/2026 at 08:2110/03/2026 at 22:08 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has pushed back against growing speculation that Max Verstappen’s outspoken criticism of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations is dimming the Dutchman’s drive. The four-time world champion has emerged as the sport’s most vocal detractor of the new generation of F1 cars, which lean heavily on hybrid power and feature active aerodynamics at both the front and rear. During pre-season testing, Verstappen famously dubbed the machines “Formula E on steroids” during and repeated his grievances during last weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand...
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