McLaren driver Lando Norris believes Formula 1 is more exciting than it has been in a long time, but fears that may change with new technical regulations for the cars set to take effect in 2026.
F1 drivers worry car changes in ’26 will deepen gap among teams just as competition is picking up
McLaren driver Lando Norris believes Formula 1 is more exciting than it has been in a long time, but fears that may change with new technical regulations for the cars set to take effect in 2026.
"The last regulation change we did, the last year was kind of the most exciting year between the first team to the last team," Norris said over the weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix. "Now, just when it gets exciting, there's going to be another change."
Max Verstappen of Red Bull won the race in Montreal, his sixth victory in nine races this season and appears to be well on his way to winning a fourth consecutive season championship. The 26-year-old Dutchman has 50 victories in the last 75 F1 races.
Still, some drivers see the competition picking up and three different drivers held the lead in Montreal.