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Tombazis defends '26 F1 rules amid driver backlash
Aug.14 FIA single-seater boss Nikolas Tombazis insists Formula 1's radical 2026 regulations are still being refined, as leading drivers voice alarm about slower cars and extreme energy management. Several stars have criticised the current simulator models – saying the new hybrids run out of electrical power halfway down the straights, forcing constant pace management and distracting from pure driving. 'We haven't finalised the rules yet,' Tombazis told Auto Motor und Sport. 'We've known about the problems from day one and have gradually addressed and resolved them. Between now and the start of next season we'll implement a few more measures to improve energy flow and ensure the cars...
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