Verstappen blasts new F1 rules with brutal 'Formula E on steroids' verdict

Speaking with GPblog among other media, the four-time world champion did not shy away from voicing his frustration with the new regulations and cars, going as far as to label them as “Formula E on steroids.”

Despite his harsh criticism of the new regulations, the RB22 has been singled out by many — including Toto Wolff himself — as the current benchmark in terms of power unit performance and energy deployment.

The Spanish driver, who has at his disposal what is considered on paper one of the strongest power units on the grid, also admitted he was impressed by the new Milton Keynes car, effectively echoing Wolff’s view.