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Max Verstappen didn't want to drive 2026 car in simulator: ‘Doesn't help me stay in F1’

At the end of the second day of testing in Bahrain, Max Verstappen shared his honest opinion about the new Formula 1 regulations, and it is fair to say he is far from impressed.

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F1: Stefano Domenicali Feels Max Verstappen Won't Quit F1 Over New Regulations

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F1 CEO Domenicali dismisses Verstappen's retirement hint over 2026 rule changes

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Stefano Domenicali on Max Verstappen criticism: 'I know Max, he loves F1 and won't quit'

Formula 1 CEO and president Stefano Domenicali doesn't believe Max Verstappen will consider walking away from the series just because he doesn't enjoy driving the new 2026 cars from the start.

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Ferrari tight-lipped as Lewis Hamilton suffers 'issue' in F1 testing

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Verstappen didn't want to drive 2026 F1 car in simulator: "This belongs in Formula E"

Max Verstappen admitted that the 2026 regulations “do not help” keep him enthusiastic about a longer stay in F1, and he even told Red Bull that he preferred not to run the car in the simulator

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Why Verstappen is so critical of the new F1 regulations

Max Verstappen clearly has a dislike for the new generation of Formula 1 cars, but why is F1’s biggest star speaking out so strongly? And why most drivers agree with him, despite not saying it in public.