Oscar Piastri Dismisses ‘Wacky Races’ Concerns Over 2026 F1 Cars

The 2026 F1 regulations are the only talking point in the sport right now. Many teams and drivers have far from ideal remarks about the new rules. Now, Oscar Piastri, who has some unique opinions, has dismissed yet another fear of the upcoming regulations. The Aussie believes that the driving experience, although different, wouldn’t be difficult to get used to for the drivers.

Previously, Oscar Piastri had claimed that the race starts were borderline unsafe for the drivers, as many were unable to pull off following the five lights going out. However, this claim was dismissed by the veterans, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Now, Piastri himself dismisses some of the claims surrounding the 2026 regulations.

Oscar Piastri boldly claimed that there was nothing overly strange about the new regulations. He did accept that the drivers needed to lift and coast more than usual, but there was no throttle blipping or other problem of the sort. Moreover, the engine manufacturers were working a lot behind the scenes to ensure the best possible machinery. Hence, the driving experience wasn’t going to be ‘wacky’ for the drivers.

There is nothing overly strange, yes, there is more lift and coast in general, but there is still no throttle blipping or anything like that. There are lots of things done behind the scenes with software and through the engine manufacturers, so [the cars] are not going to be super wacky to drive.

Oscar Piastri said, as reported by RacingNews365.

Further, Oscar Piastri reckoned that the cars were bound to have a shift in driving style, but that was given, following such a massive regulation change. However, he revealed that it was going to be a slightly different version of how one normally drives a race car. Piastri reassured that there was nothing ‘wildly different’ about the driving experience in the upcoming regulations.

They are going to be different, but just a slightly different version of how you would normally drive a race car, and then nothing wildly different.

Oscar Piastri added.

Oscar Piastri reveals the ‘consequences’ of the 2026 F1 rules

Certainly, a different driving style will mean different challenges and consequences for the drivers. Among many other things, overtaking has been believed to be a massive challenge for drivers. Now, Oscar Piastri points out how the cars are different in terms of driving and what to expect in terms of consequences for the drivers pushing to the limit.

Oscar Piastri explained that the 2026 challengers were very corner-dependent, and driving the cars would be very track-specific. The Aussie added that recharging the battery would be different at every circuit on the calendar because of the varying conditions. Though it was similar to the previous regulations, the consequences were much more serious this time around.

It is very corner dependent, and it is going to be very track specific as well, At some tracks, it is easier to recharge the battery than others, and that was the case last year already, but obviously, the consequences and power are three times more now, but you still have to drive the car the same way. 

Oscar Piastri noted.

The 2026 season has certainly received a lot of mixed opinions from the entire community. However, the true picture will be revealed following the culmination of the season opener Australian GP. For now, the teams and drivers are managing expectations and not dreaming about dominating from the very beginning. Only time will tell how the drivers adapt to the massive change in regulations.

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