Stroll Slams 2026 F1 Cars as “Miles Off” the Mark
Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll criticized the 2026-spec F1 cars, saying they are far less enjoyable to drive than older models or even F3 machinery. He described the current regulations as fundamentally flawed and lamented the loss of character and excitement in modern F1 cars. Stroll believes the sport has strayed significantly from what made it thrilling in past eras.
- ▪Lance Stroll said he had 'a thousand times' more fun driving an F3 car than a 2026-spec F1 car.
- ▪He criticized the current F1 regulations for making the cars less engaging to drive and lacking the character of past eras.
- ▪Stroll compared the sound and agility of early 2000s F1 cars favorably to today's heavier, quieter, and less responsive machines.
- ▪He expressed sadness over the current state of F1 and hopes the sport returns to a more exciting format.
- ▪The Aston Martin-Honda package has struggled in 2026 with performance and reliability issues.
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