Why George Russell doesn’t want to see the 2026 F1 rules changed
George Russell expressed his support for the current technical regulations in Formula 1, emphasizing the exciting battles they enable. Despite a premature end to his race at the Canadian Grand Prix, he praised the competitive nature of the sport under these rules. Russell believes that the new engines and cars have significantly improved racing dynamics, making changes unnecessary.
- ▪George Russell praised the impact of Formula 1's new technical regulations after his race at the Canadian Grand Prix.
- ▪He highlighted the exciting battles he had with his teammate Kimi Antonelli during the race.
- ▪Russell argued that the current regulations allow for better racing and should not be changed.
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