Political danger threatens F1!? 'That's why no one talks about it'

Due to the implementation of hybrid technology, F1 has had to sacrifice the light and agile nature, a trademark of the Formula One cars from previous eras.

The electrical side to the current power unit components has elevated the weight, size and width of the cars substantially, although a drop of 30 kgs in the minimum weight limit has been inscribed in the upcoming regulations, from 798Kgs, to 724kgs plus 'the nominal tyre mass', with Pirelli still developing the compound tyres that are to be used next season.

For the 2026 F1 cars to face the rise of the electrical power output with respects to the combustion engine's side, (up until now a 50/50 split, ed.), the teams have had to now compromise downforce mainly down the straights, as active aerodynamics are set to be introduced in the upcoming season as well.

"It’s just a bit of a shame we’re just taking that path of electric energy and we’ve had to shed all the downforce off the cars to support the battery power," he said.

Next year's regulation should help the racing action, with an emphasis on 'should'. As drivers such as Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc have already voiced a tempered level of dissatisfaction with the upcoming change. A list that Stroll adds his name to, albeit with a small caveat.

“I’m not a fan of the direction but if we have a fast car and we’re competitive and we are doing better than everyone else, that’s when you’ve got nothing to complain about,” he added before clarifying he didn't 'love the idea of the regs.'

“I think it’s exciting to think about cars that can scream a little bit louder, be a bit lighter, and not depend and focus so much on that energy, battery powertrain that’s not very racy,” Stroll said.

When faced with the fact that the series could be dominated by the energy management side of the regulations the Canadian driver then wondered: "I don’t know if that’s racing." Before concluding with whom he knew was going to love the new regulations.