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Bortoleto urges F1 drivers to embrace 2026 regulations

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 8:32 AM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Bortoleto urges F1 drivers to embrace 2026 regulations

Summary

Gabriel Bortoleto from Audi addressed recent driver grievances regarding the 2026 regulations, stating that Formula 1 has not lost its magic. He emphasized the need for drivers to move past their complaints about the transition from the previous high-downforce regulations. Bortoleto believes embracing the new rules is crucial for maintaining the sport's allure.

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Key Details

•Bortoleto suggests drivers should 'turn the page' on past complaints.
•Transitioning from high-downforce cars to 2026 rules has generated discontent among drivers.
•Bortoleto emphasizes the persistence of 'magic' in Formula 1.
•Audi’s perspective highlights the broader conversation on regulatory changes in F1.

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8:32 AMMotorsport.com — Gabriel Bortoleto: F1 hasn't lost its 'magic'; drivers need to "turn the page" on 2026 complaints

What they're saying

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Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto has suggested that drivers should “turn the page” on their grievances over the 2026 regulations, and is adamant that Formula 1 hasn’t lost its magic. The switch from the 2022-25 regulations, in which drivers had become accustomed to high-downforce cars that could take even the most challenging high-speed corners flat, to the 2026 rules has been a bone of ...Keep reading
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