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Sainz urges open-mindedness on rules, Verstappen says ‘too late’
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05/03/2026 at 12:2305/03/2026 at 11:08 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. As Formula 1’s radical 2026 regulations make their debut in Melbourne this weekend, Max Verstappen was blunt when asked if F1 could pivot if the first few races turn into a strategic shambles. In the Red Bull driver’s eyes, the billion-dollar ship has already sailed despite Carlos Sainz urging the FIA to remain open-minded if unforeseen issues arise. The new regulations, affecting both chassis and power unit, have split opinions across the grid. With the internal combustion engine now roughly balanced against electrical energy in a near-50:50 mix, battery management will...
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