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Verstappen blasts '26 car: 'Formula E on steroids'

Laurence Edmondson

created: Feb. 12, 2026, 2:40 p.m. | updated: Feb. 12, 2026, 7:54 p.m.

Max Verstappen, Isack Hadjar and Laurent Mekies react to the launch of the new 2026 Oracle Red Bull Racing livery. After testing Red Bull's new car and power unit at Barcelona and Bahrain so far this year, Verstappen said the new rules have taken some of the enjoyment out of driving an F1 car. Verstappen in action during the first day of testing in Bahrain Marcel van Dorst/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images"As a driver, the feeling is not very Formula 1-like. - Ferrari's Leclerc quickest on Day 2 of testing- Stroll: Aston Martin 4 seconds behind F1 rivals"Driving-wise, it's not so fun. Verstappen has previously said he would retire from F1 if the new generation of cars is not to his liking.

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