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Ecclestone predicts crash as fears over new regs grow

Mar.11 Bernie Ecclestone has warned that Formula 1's new regulations will eventually cause a serious accident, joining a growing chorus of voices – from drivers to team principals to former champions – expressing alarm about the safety and sporting character of the 2026 cars. The 95-year-old former F1 supremo told Swiss newspaper Blick he was already convinced after just one race. 'There's going to be a real crash soon. 'The speed differences during battery charging – braking on the straights – will eventually surprise the driver behind, and then we'll have a big accident,' said Ecclestone. 'I just hope I'm wrong this time.' McLaren team principal Andrea Stella...
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