Max Verstappen backs IndyCar-style overtaking system for Formula 1
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Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen has expressed support for adopting an IndyCar-style overtaking system, diverging from the direction of the upcoming 2026 F1 regulations.
The 2026 regulations are designed to introduce sustainable, hyper-efficient racing through a 50/50 power split between the internal combustion engine and the electrical battery. However, Verstappen has raised concerns that these changes are moving the championship in the wrong direction.
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Motorsport.com F1 (US)Highlights Verstappen's criticism of the 2026 regulations' focus on sustainability and efficiency.