Lewis Hamilton aims sarcastic swipe at F1 2026 rules after Spa battery drain

Lewis Hamilton has criticised Formula 1's 2026 regulations following qualifying at Spa-Francorchamps, joining Max Verstappen in voicing concerns about the new rules. A significant flaw was exposed during qualifying on July 19, 2026, with drivers losing up to 50km/h in speed as their batteries ran out of charge. Hamilton's remarks were described as sarcastic, highlighting driver frustration with the energy management issues created by the 2026 technical regulations.