FIA hits out at F1 manufacturers over 2026 rules after bombshell Lewis Hamilton comment

The FIA has responded to widespread criticism of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, stating that manufacturers were resistant to implementing changes earlier when offered the opportunity. Drivers including Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have been vocal critics, with Verstappen likening the new rules to 'Formula E on steroids' during pre-season testing. Emergency energy management measures were introduced from the Miami Grand Prix onwards, and the FIA has since outlined a roadmap to achieve a 60/40 engine split between the Internal Combustion Engine and Energy Recovery System by 2028.