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F1 CEO Domenicali dismisses Verstappen's retirement hint over 2026 rule changes
- On Thursday, Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali dismissed suggestions the 2026 rules could sway Max Verstappen's future, speaking as the paddock prepares for the Australian Grand Prix on March 8, 2026.
- Max Verstappen, the four-time world champion, criticised the 2026 technical regulations as `no fun` and warned they would not help the longevity of his career amid the near 50/50 internal combustion and electrical power split.
- Following a face-to-face meeting, Domenicali described a constructive talk and said Verstappen 'wants and does care about Formula 1 more than anyone else' and will meet the federation and the teams.
- Domenicali emphasised a cautious, internal approach to solving issues, noting the FIA and manufacturers discuss early-season changes to protect fans while F1 engineering drives rapid progress.
- Multiple drivers have warned that the new cars could harm wheel-to-wheel racing, noting worries about overtaking and turbo power units, while Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso criticised the cars' complexity and energy-management dependence.
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Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali is confident that four-time world champion Max Verstappen will stay in F1, despite some harsh criticism of the new rules, German news agency dpa reports. The 28-year-old Dutchman believes the sweeping changes place too much emphasis on energy management, which then powers the car's electric drivetrain.
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F1 CEO Domenicali dismisses Verstappen’s retirement hint over 2026 rule changes
Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali has dismissed Max Verstappen's suggestion that new F1 regulations could influence the Dutch driver's future in the sport.
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F1 CEO Domenicali dismisses Verstappen's retirement hint over 2026 rule changes
Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali has dismissed Max Verstappen’s suggestion that new F1 regulations could influence the Dutch driver's future in the sport.
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