Why Norris doesn’t buy Russell’s driving style theory

In the 2026 Formula 1 season, George Russell has claimed that the new technical regulations reward a specific driving style that he is struggling to adapt to, while teammate or rival Lando Norris disputes this theory. A working hypothesis across the F1 grid suggests that minute differences in driving style affect electrical charge levels at key circuit points, creating unexplained performance gaps between teammates. The debate has emerged as a prominent talking point following the Spanish Grand Prix, published on September 14, 2026.