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The current ground-effect regulations have been in place since the start of the 2022 Formula 1 season.
Lando Norris (via IMAGO)
McLaren Formula 1 driver, has stated that the sport will not witness four or more teams vying for the top positions after the new regulations come into effect in 2026. The FIA proposed a fresh set of rules that bring significant changes to the design and power of an F1 car.
The existing regulations were introduced in 2022 and witnessed a period of dominance by Red Bull, who outperformed most teams on the grid for almost two years. However, starting from this season, the Milton-Keynes outfit has faced tough competition from McLaren and Ferrari, who have high hopes of winning the constructors championship.
However, Lando Norris believes that such competitive standards between teams will decline once the new regulations are introduced in 2026, as teams will need time to perfect their developments from scratch once again. The British driver also suggests that the regulations may have positive impacts on certain aspects of the sport while undermining others.
Norris has had an impressive season so far, securing a victory in Miami and achieving five podium finishes. The British driver will now rely on his team’s expertise to perform well in the championship during the upcoming races, with hopes of clinching the championship this season.
McLaren CEO, has acknowledged that Norris had mixed feelings about being the driver with the most podium finishes but no wins. Norris won for the first time in his career in Miami, and Brown was quick to praise the 24-year-old’s fighting spirit.
Zak Brown stated that Norris is one of the most popular drivers in Formula 1 and has persevered for too long without a win. McLaren currently holds the third position in the constructors championship and has managed to finish on the podium in every race since the Miami GP. The changes implemented in the team this year have yielded positive results, as they continue to excel in their performances every weekend.