Wolff fires back at Verstappen’s 2026 F1 critique, calling the car 'horrendous' to drive
TL;DR
After the Chinese Grand Prix, Verstappen criticized the 2026 F1 regulations as flawed and not racing, claiming fans don’t understand racing; Mercedes boss Toto Wolff pushed back, suggesting Verstappen’s critique may be related to Red Bull’s situation and describing Verstappen’s qualifying onboard as ‘horrendous’ to drive, while noting the Shanghai race delivered entertaining overtakes and mid‑field battles and that fan sentiment around the product remains positive, with some rule tweaks still possible.
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