Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says changes will be made to the 2026 rules if energy management ruins the racing, but he does not understand why there is so much “panic” right now.
Early testing of the new 2026 challengers has highlighted that the cars are energy-starved, and that has fuelled concerns of grands prix delivering economy runs rather than exciting battles.
Criticisms have also been voiced about the level of energy management being so high that power and speeds are cut back excessively at some high-speed corners.
Fernando Alonso quipped last week that the challenge had been reduced so much that the team chef could drive the car.
But despite such outspoken remarks from big names…