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Energy management defines early verdict on '26 cars
Feb.6 As Formula 1's radically revised 2026 cars take shape on track, drivers and team bosses agree on one thing – the defining factor is no longer outright speed, but how teams manage energy. The cars are lighter, smaller and slower over a lap – but far more complex to race. Lando Norris admits the first impression is mixed. 'The new car is a bit like Formula 2 in terms of handling,' Norris said. 'I don't know yet whether I like it or not.' By contrast, early title favourite George Russell is more positive. 'The new cars feel more like racing cars,' he said. 'They're lighter.' But even Russell has acknowledged one of fans' biggest fears: extreme energy saving. Not just...
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