F1 Car Length Chart 2026

Max Verstappen calls new F1 cars 'no fun'

Max Verstappen calls new F1 cars 'no fun' as Leclerc leads day 2 of Bahrain test

Regulation changes for 2026 have made cars smaller and lighter, with a key role for the strategy of charging an on-board battery and using electrical energy to boost speed.

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Max Verstappen: New 2026 F1 cars are ‘anti-racing’ and ‘not a lot of fun’

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Formula E boss to Max Verstappen after F1 jibe: Come drive our cars

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Max Verstappen throws F1 future into doubt over ‘anti-racing’ rules

Max Verstappen says Formula One’s new regulations could hasten his departure from the sport because the 2026 cars are “not fun to drive”, “anti-racing” and “Formula E on steroids”.

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New cars 'like Formula E on steroids' - Verstappen

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Verstappen says new F1 car is "not much fun to drive"

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F1 2026 cars faster than expected with performance levels similar to 2025 - Pirelli

Early indications regarding F1 2026 performance are positive, as simulations submitted by the teams for Bahrain show that lap times are expected to be almost in line with those of the 2025 cars

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What's new inside the F1 2026 race car? Engine updates, active aero and more

Formula 1 will undergo one of its biggest technical resets in decades when the 2026 regulations come into effect. The new F1 race car has been designed around three core goals: closer racing, improved efficiency, and a stronger sustainability focus.