Norris and Piastri intensify pressure post-Miami. Wolff defends battery tech as manufacturers resist driver-led simplification push.
Formula One drivers including Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are pushing for batteries to be removed from next-generation power units starting in 2026, arguing current designs add unnecessary complexity. Team principals like Toto Wolff defend the technology while acknowledging ongoing discussions.
This debate directly impacts F1's sustainability goals and competitive balance moving forward, potentially reshaping how teams approach technical development ahead of major regulation changes.
The Guardian Sporttheguardian.comBy Giles Richards in MiamiMay 4, 2:43 PMen-gb
McLaren driver Lando Norris argues that Formula 1's hybrid power units are fundamentally flawed due to their battery-heavy nature
The young Mercedes driver secured the top spot on the grid ahead of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.
The Miami GP moved the F1 2026 table: Antonelli extended the lead, Norris tightened and Colapinto gained ground.
Antonelli beat Lando Norris in Miami, took a third straight grand prix win and stretched his Formula 1 lead.
Red Bull chases the talent, but a switch to Verstappen would be a risky move.
Despite a five-week break and updates, Ferrari disappoints in Miami. Setup and engine are weakening, rivals are getting closer.
The young Mercedes driver secured the top spot on the grid ahead of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.
His criticism of F1’s next rules now reads like pressure on Red Bull and a warning to the sport.
Red Bull's 18-year-old rookie reflects on his meteoric rise through Formula 2 and into the top tier of motorsport.
Oscar Piastri opens up about his manager Mark Webber's departure and the changes to his team ahead of the 2026 F1 season.
McLaren driver Lando Norris argues that Formula 1's hybrid power units are fundamentally flawed due to their battery-heavy nature
George Russell insists he has not lost his edge after Kimi Antonelli’s Miami surge sharpened Mercedes’ title fight.
Former F1 ace calls for fines and race bans against drivers who openly challenge the sport's governance and regulatory direction.
Veteran F1 drivers Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya challenge George Russell's mental engagement following a troubled Miami performance.
McLaren's upgrades click at Miami, delivering a sprint 1-2, but pitstop execution costs them main-race victory and title momentum.
The tense rivalry between the F1 champion and the GT ace adds extra drama to the endurance racing scene
As geopolitical tensions rise, F1's resilience is tested with new safety measures for upcoming Middle Eastern races.
The overall victory in the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring is one of the most prestigious titles in international motorsport
At the Miami Fan Festival, Piastri revved up the 2008 McLaren. An experience that makes history tangible.
Nico Rosberg predicts an exciting duel between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell for the 2026 World Championship.
2025 F1 Academy Champion Tests with Mercedes and Sees Concrete Opportunities for a Cockpit
The 18-year-old Brit makes his debut for Racing Bulls and talks about his rapid rise.
McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull narrowed the picture in Miami, but Mercedes still owns Sundays for now.
The FIA announces rule tweaks for 2027, moving Formula 1 away from its current combustion-electric balance.
Safety, sustainability, and competitiveness drive sweeping regulatory changes for the 2027 season.
McLaren's upgrades click at Miami, delivering a sprint 1-2, but pitstop execution costs them main-race victory and title momentum.
Red Bull's Isack Hadjar disqualified from Miami GP qualifying, raising questions about team tactics.
Veteran F1 drivers Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya challenge George Russell's mental engagement following a troubled Miami performance.
