Lando Norris (McLaren) following criticism from Verstappen and Alonso: “That won’t do”

Lando Norris has responded to criticism of the 2026 Formula 1 cars made by Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso, acknowledging that the new generation of cars requires a fundamentally different driving style. Norris explained that the power unit forces drivers to heavily manage battery usage, making the old driving approach obsolete. He stated the new cars place greater demands on drivers, implying the current situation is unsatisfactory.