Lewis Hamilton concerned after ‘pretty slow’ verdict on 2026 F1 car regulations, wants the sport to make a ‘step forward’

The FIA has revealed that the cars will be 30kgs lighter from 2026.

Lewis Hamilton concerned after ‘pretty slow’ verdict on 2026 F1 car regulations, wants the sport to make a ‘step forward’

Lewis Hamilton (Via: Imago, F1)

Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton has expressed his concerns after the FIA revealed the new 2026 regulations, which have indicated that the cars will be slower around corners. The governing body of F1 has revealed that the cars will use more sustainable fuels and will be 30 kgs lighter than their current weight.

Lewis Hamilton has expressed his views regarding the weight reduction of the cars, saying that it is a step in the right direction in an attempt to muster more pace. Hamilton has also asserted that the main focus of FIA should be on making the car faster and more aerodynamic, with the focus on environmental sustainability being an idea in hindsight.

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The FIA has further clarified that the cars are set to be more agile and aerodynamic, along with being purely focused on a driver’s skills. The new engine, after the 2026 regulations, is set to use 300% more battery power as compared to the current one.

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It’s only 30 kilos so it’s going in the right direction but it’s still heavy. I have only just seen [the FIA announcement] you have all seen. I have spoken to some drivers who have driven it on the simulator, I haven’t but they said it’s pretty slow, so we will see if it is actually the right direction or not. We just have to make sure the cars are efficient, fast and an actual step forward.
Lewis Hamilton via Guardian

Lewis Hamilton has revealed his dialogue with some drivers who have tested out the new regulations car on the simulator, he’s heard the car is pretty slow in some aspects. Hamilton said that only time will define the effectiveness of the new regulations and prove if it is truly a step in the right direction or not.

Lewis Hamilton goes fastest in FP3 ahead of qualifying

Lewis Hamilton was the fastest in the recently concluded FP3 session, after yesterday’s slippery FP1 and FP2 in Montreal. Ferrari driver, Charles Leclerc was informed about Hamilton’s pace at the end of FP3 by his race engineer as many others tried to match the pace of the Brit.

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Charles: We are extremely slow.
Bryan Bozzi (race engineer): Hamilton is faster than everyone, but yes I agree.
Charles Leclerc’s race engineer Bryan Bozzi said via radio

Mercedes has shown signs of promise in the practice sessions leading up to qualifying, which was the case in the previous race for Monaco as well. The Silver Arrows have faltered in qualifying on multiple occasions this season despite having good practice sessions.

Lewis Hamilton is in a strong position as he looks to take the front row for the first time this season. Mercedes will try to maximize their pace advantage in the hopes of attaining their first podiums of this year around the Gilles Villeneuve racing circuit.

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