While Formula 1 insists – based on its own Formula 1 Fan Voice programme – that fans are enjoying the racing, drivers have been far more critical of the 2026 regulations so far.
One of the biggest talking points emerged at Spa-Francorchamps, where Oscar Piastri highlighted the issue of drivers being surprised by their own power units.
During qualifying, the Australian lost significant time on the straights compared to team-mate Lando Norris, with McLaren initially unable to explain why.
When team principal Andrea Stella held his media session on Saturday evening, the Italian explained that the power unit setting
