Max Verstappen Says the 60/40 Power Split Is the “Bare Minimum” He’ll Accept for 2027
Max Verstappen has stated that a 60/40 power split between internal combustion and electric power is the minimum he will accept for the 2027 regulations. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the current balance, which he believes detracts from the racing experience. Verstappen's comments come after his podium finish at the Canadian Grand Prix, where he emphasized the need for a more traditional racing feel.
- ▪Max Verstappen confirmed that a 60/40 power split is the bare minimum he will accept for 2027.
- ▪He criticized the current regulations for creating an 'anti-racing' experience.
- ▪Verstappen's comments followed his podium finish at the Canadian Grand Prix.
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