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F1 LIVE | Norris flags ‘chaotic racing’ risk for 2026 as Horner speaks out on engine loophole saga

09:00, 05 Feb

byTobia Elia

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Norris foresees more ‘chaotic racing’ in 2026 through ‘yo-yo’ dynamics

Lando Norris has cautioned that the way energy deployment works on the 2026 Formula 1 cars could result in a far more chaotic style of racing.

How and when drivers use the battery boost, working alongside the new active aerodynamics, is shaping up to be one of the key storylines heading into the next regulatory era, with plenty of intrigue surrounding how overtaking will truly play out on track.

One of the concerns being voiced is the possibility of large speed differentials emerging at certain moments in a race, with some drivers suddenly appearing significantly quicker than others depending on how well they have managed and preserved their energy reserves.

Horner breaks silence on the engine loophole saga

The former Red Bull CEO and team principal has spoken candidly about teams operating on the edge of the regulations, as news about Mercedes and Red Bull Ford's engine 'trick' have dominated the headlines since the season began.

“F1 is about pushing the boundaries, it's about how you interpret regulations, always has been and always will be. Teams that are the most conservative, are never at the front of the grid. You've got to be pushing the envelope. Some of the brightest engineers on the planet will be looking at those regulations and thinking 'okay, how can I maximise performance.'”

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