US EditionLiam Lawson Says 2026 F1 Cars Are Not "Super Fun" to Drive
Liam Lawson describes the 2026 Formula 1 cars as smaller, lighter, and challenging to drive due to reduced downforce and new hybrid power-unit regulations, impacting race dynamics.
- On Tuesday, New Zealand driver Liam Lawson said the 2026 cars are not 'super fun' to drive in a New Zealand radio interview during pre-season testing ahead of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on Sunday.
- The rule changes cut downforce by removing aerodynamic elements, producing smaller, lighter cars that alter handling for drivers.
- Racing Bulls reported engine performance has been encouraging, while Lawson said the car moves around more and drivers can’t attack laps as much with less downforce.
- He aims to rebound after a troubled 2025, and Racing Bulls added rookie Arvid Lindblad, with Lawson feeling better going into this year.
- Lawson said that internal competition is fierce, with Isack Hadjar now at Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen, and he feels more prepared going into this year, AP reported.
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Liam Lawson says 2026 F1 cars are not "super fun" to drive
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson is looking forward to the start of the new F1 season this weekend in Melbourne, although he says the new-era cars are not “super fun” to drive.
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson looks forward to the start of the new Formula 1 season in Melbourne this weekend, although he claims that cars in the new era are not “super fun” to drive.
Liam Lawson says 2026 F1 cars not 'super fun' to drive
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand driver Liam Lawson is looking forward to the start of the new Formula 1 season in Melbourne this weekend, although he says the new-era cars are not “super fun” to drive. Lawson is hoping to build on a troubled 2025 season in which he lasted only two races with Red Bull before being demoted to the sister Racing Bulls team. He had mixed results and was outshone by his teammate Isack Hadjar who has now joined M…
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