Sports · 9 March 2026

120 Overtakes: Why F1 Drivers Call It 'Artificial'

Racing at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix provided "pretty good drama on TV" for fans, despite some drivers' concerns. New power-unit rules led to varying straight-line speeds, which saw George Russell and Charles Leclerc swap the lead seven times in nine laps. While Lewis Hamilton "loved" the new racing, Lando Norris called it "artificial", and Max Verstappen voiced concerns.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 March 2026 at 14:52

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