Lando Norris proposes radical Formula 1 change after mid-season rule tweak

McLaren driver and reigning world champion Lando Norris has called for a key part of Formula 1's current regulations to be scrapped entirely, despite changes already being agreed for next season. The current 2026 rules feature a near 50-50 split between combustion and electrical power, requiring drivers to manage batteries during qualifying, a approach that has drawn widespread criticism including from four-time champion Max Verstappen. Following a meeting between F1, the FIA, and all 11 team principals after tweaks were made for the Miami Grand Prix, next year's engine design is set to be heavily adapted.