Many top Formula 1 drivers — including big names like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen — have openly criticised the new 2026 rules and how the sport is going, sparking debate about whether that’s the right thing to do.
Some argue drivers should speak up because they’re the ones racing and their feedback can help improve the sport.
Others say that louder, negative comments without constructive solutions can seem unhelpful or even damage the sport’s reputation.
Overall, the article discusses differing views on whether drivers’ public criticism of Formula 1 is fair and useful.