- Former F1 world champion Nigel Mansell has strongly criticised the sport's new regulations, labelling overtakes as "totally false" and agreeing with "grumpy" fans.
- New engine and chassis regulations for the current season, featuring a near 50/50 split between internal combustion and electrical power, have made energy management a central aspect of racing.
- Reigning world champion Lando Norris described these overtakes as "artificial" due to the introduction of new aids such as boost mode and active aerodynamics.
- Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has also expressed significant dissatisfaction, calling the new cars "anti-racing" and even threatening to quit the sport.
- F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali defended the regulations, dismissing the notion that overtakes are "artificial" and stating that "overtaking is overtaking", while acknowledging Verstappen's input.
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