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Hamilton says 2026 cars ‘slower than GP2'
Feb.12 Lewis Hamilton has delivered a blunt early verdict on Formula 1's all-new 2026 machinery, suggesting the cars feel 'slower than GP2' as pre-season testing got underway in Bahrain. Day 1 laptimes were about four seconds off the equivalent 2025 benchmark – with several teams even several seconds further behind that new slower pace. 'I think we're slower now than in GP2, right? That's the feeling,' Hamilton said. 'Overall, it's certainly a more enjoyable car to drive.' While he acknowledged the cars are 'fun', the seven-time world champion warned that the complexity of the new hybrid systems and active aerodynamics could alienate fans. 'None of the fans are going to understand...
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