Lando Norris on F1 2026’s energy management: ‘No skill should be required on cool-down laps’
Lando Norris has expressed concerns about the energy management requirements in Formula 1's new regulations, particularly during cool-down laps. He believes that these laps should not require skill, yet drivers must constantly monitor their battery usage. Norris highlighted the challenges posed by the need to balance speed and battery conservation, especially on tracks like Miami and Montreal.
- ▪Lando Norris argues that energy management has become overly complex in Formula 1's new technical regulations.
- ▪He emphasizes that cool-down laps should not require skill, yet drivers face penalties for going too slow or too fast.
- ▪Norris noted that the balance between combustion and electric energy complicates performance, especially on certain tracks.
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