Damon Hill: A new factor of competition has emerged in Formula 1.
The new Formula 1 regulations are often criticized, but the 1996 world champion Damon Hill believes that the races have not only remained the same but have even improved...
Damon Hill: "I know that some drivers don't like slowing down to recharge the batteries, but I find the races in 2026 very interesting, especially because a new factor of tactical competition has emerged.
Drivers have to think about how to effectively use the available energy, plan their moves, which in my opinion adds to the excitement. We've seen overtakes followed by well-thought-out counterattacks, which doesn't happen very often in our sport.
I liked Piastri's performance in Suzuka. After missing out on the title last year, Oscar is determined to make a comeback. It's nice to see that McLaren has improved – their participation will add intrigue.
In the three past Grands Prix, the top three included representatives from three different teams, and there are at least six drivers capable of fighting for victory – not bad for the start of the season under the new rules."
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