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Sports · 20 February 2026

F1 boss Domenicali dismisses 2026 car energy fears.

F1 boss Domenicali dismisses 2026 car energy fears.

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Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali has dismissed growing anxiety about the sport’s heavily revised 2026 cars, saying the current panic over energy-management challenges is premature. After early tests revealed cars struggling with power deployment, drivers including Max Verstappen voiced concerns about racing quality. Domenicali insisted the championship will be thrilling and that technical tweaks can be made if needed, urging patience until the season starts to properly assess the new rules.

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