Norris, Verstappen and Hamilton slam ‘worst’ F1 cars after torrid Australian GP qualifying

March 7, 2026

TL;DR

Lando Norris called the new Formula One cars "probably the worst" ever made and stated that driving them "sucks."
Lewis Hamilton criticized the new engine and chassis rules as "completely against" Formula One's principles, noting the need for lifting and coasting.
Max Verstappen expressed a lack of enjoyment with the current cars and warned that the formula is "not correct."
Verstappen spun into a barrier during qualifying due to issues with the energy regeneration process, finishing in 20th place.
George Russell took pole position, but many drivers were dismissive of the new regulations requiring complex energy management.

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