Bring back V10 engines, Ferrari secret weapon, new Aston Martin hope
PlanetF1 • • sports
Key Points:
- Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc topped the final pre-season F1 testing in Bahrain, while Aston Martin-Honda faced significant challenges in their preparations for the 2026 season.
- The new 2026 F1 regulations have sparked criticism for negatively impacting racing quality, with concerns about cars losing power prematurely and drivers needing to "lift and coast" even during qualifying laps, leading some, including Max Verstappen, to label the rules as "anti-racing."
- Mercedes is under scrutiny for a controversial engine compression ratio technique, though the team maintains it complied with FIA regulations, highlighting ongoing tensions and complexities surrounding the new technical rules.
- Aston Martin-Honda’s slow start to the season echoes past struggles, but the presence of renowned designer
