Carlos Sainz questions F1's acceptance of 2026 rules after simulations
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 4:56 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Carlos Sainz criticized the performance of the 2026 Formula 1 cars during the Belgian Grand Prix on July 18, 2026. He expressed concern over the acceptance of current regulations based on simulations created in previous seasons. Sainz's comments reflect ongoing complaints regarding energy management issues associated with the current cars. This dissent appears to have fluctuated throughout the current season, with previous discussions on the topic being less prominent recently.
- •Sainz voiced concerns at the Belgian Grand Prix.
- •He questioned the validity of 2026 regulatory acceptance.
- •Energy management issues are still a point of contention.
- •Complaints about car performance persist this season.
- 4:56 PMMotorsport.com — Carlos Sainz queries F1's support of 2026 rules after early simulations: "How can we even accept that?"
"Carlos Sainz has delivered a withering assessment of the 2026 Formula 1 cars' performances at the Belgian Grand Prix, questioning how the rules could be accepted as-is from the simulations first produced a few seasons back. Complaints about the energy management aspect of the current cars have not been in short supply over the season thus far. While the level of dissent had calmed a bit in the ...Keep reading
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