Lando Norris criticizes Formula One for prioritizing business over drivers
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Lando Norris expressed strong criticism of Formula One's management during a recent discussion. He stated that the organization is prioritizing financial interests at the expense of drivers' experiences and the integrity of the sport. Norris highlighted that many drivers feel the new regulations negatively affect their enjoyment of racing, with a significant focus on energy management. He believes this change arose from an attempt to lure new engine manufacturers into the sport. Norris's remarks reflect a broader discontent among drivers regarding the direction of regulations in Formula One.
- •Norris criticized F1 for prioritizing profit over drivers' interests.
- •He highlighted dissatisfaction with new regulations focused on energy management.
- •Norris argues that drivers should have more involvement in regulatory changes.
- •Many drivers share concerns about their enjoyment of the racing experience.
- 4:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Lando Norris hits out at Formula One for putting money ahead of drivers
"Many drivers also unhappy with new regulations ‘F1’s gone too heavily led by the fact it’s a business’ Lando Norris has delivered a scathing critique of Formula One and its management for prioritising making money over sporting considerations when forming the sport’s new regulations. The world champion argued that the drivers should have been more involved in the process. Norris is among many drivers who have been clear this season he is unhappy with the new regulations, their focus on energy management and how it has affected negatively their enjoyment of driving. It is a problem he believes had been created because F1 framed the rules in order to attract new engine manufacturers into the sport. Continue reading...
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