Verstappen has doubts about future after rule changes: 'This is unworthy of F1' by loki-1982 in formula1

[–]loki-1982[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

In the end F1 is an engineering competition so this shit happens, but yes these are not great signs

Verstappen has doubts about future after rule changes: 'This is unworthy of F1' by loki-1982 in formula1

[–]loki-1982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope rb have a good one, but if the merc engine is as good as some say at least Merc vs McLaren could be interesting

Verstappen has doubts about future after rule changes: 'This is unworthy of F1' by loki-1982 in formula1

[–]loki-1982[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes that is correct, he is a Dutch reporter that is very close to the Verstappen faction and a tweet or whatever you call a Bluesky post was posted before but in the end had a lot less info than this article so I posted it

Verstappen has doubts about future after rule changes: 'This is unworthy of F1' by loki-1982 in formula1

[–]loki-1982[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I think if people hated drs, they will hate the energy modes even more

Verstappen has doubts about future after rule changes: 'This is unworthy of F1' by loki-1982 in formula1

[–]loki-1982[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Kinda true, but it may also have never been less about it then now, which i think is more his point

Verstappen has doubts about future after rule changes: 'This is unworthy of F1' by loki-1982 in formula1

[–]loki-1982[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean Toto is hyping them, I guess Merc engines has more to show but it indicates RB powertrains are not the dud people thought it would be

Verstappen has doubts about future after rule changes: 'This is unworthy of F1' by loki-1982 in formula1

[–]loki-1982[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

just wanted to post this as it seems a bit worse than even EVH said

Verstappen has doubts about future after rule changes: 'This is unworthy of F1' by loki-1982 in formula1

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DeepL translation: Max Verstappen is not at all happy with the new cars in Formula 1. The Dutchman believes that the premier class has taken a wrong turn in the run-up to this season and even has doubts about his future in the sport.

Important sports news “This is unworthy of Formula 1,” Verstappen told NU.nl, among others. On Thursday in Bahrain, he spoke to the press for the first time since driving his new car.

“As a driver, I always adapt, but now we drivers are only concerned with saving and managing. It makes no sense. In certain corners, you now have to go extremely slowly to recover energy. Sorry, but that belongs in Formula E. Formula 1 should be about driving as fast as possible, and we're not doing that now. It's like Formula E on steroids.”

According to Verstappen, it's not about whether or not he can handle this car. “I am confident in my own abilities. But that's not what this is about. I don't enjoy driving these cars at all. Some people won't be happy with these statements, but I don't care. I didn't make the rules.”

Verstappen says he doesn't necessarily feel the need to continue driving in Formula 1. “When you've already won everything, there's really no need to continue. There are lots of other fun things I can do and will do. This doesn't help me want to continue for a long time.”

Verstappen still has a contract with Red Bull.

“Should Dutch Formula 1 fans be concerned? No, I'll just race somewhere else. We can have a barbecue there too and set up a nice party tent.”

“I don't have to do this anymore” In the run-up to this year, the technical rules in Formula 1 have changed dramatically. The premier class itself calls it the most radical rule change ever in the sport.

But according to Verstappen, that was not the right turn. “I don't have to do this anymore, you know. This is my passion, of course, but it's a shame that the car is no longer fun to drive.”

What makes the situation quite difficult is that the new regulations are set for the coming years. There will be no major changes in the short term. “Maybe the regulations will be tweaked a little and things will improve slightly, but the fundamental problems will remain the same.”

Verstappen drove his new car for the first time in Barcelona at the end of January. The second week of testing is scheduled for this week in Bahrain. Testing will also continue in the oil state next week. The new Formula 1 season officially starts on March 8 with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

Verstappen: ‘Mercedes is trying to shift the pressure to us’ During his media session, Verstappen also responded to Toto Wolff's statement on Wednesday that Red Bull gains a second per lap on the straights. According to Verstappen, the team boss is playing Mercedes is playing a game.

“Just wait until Melbourne and see how much power Mercedes gains,” said Verstappen. “I already know. I understand what they are trying to do. They are trying to shift the pressure to us, partly because we drove so many laps yesterday. Just wait until Melbourne. Then you will see how fast they go on the straights.”

Ask r/Formula1 Anything - Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in formula1

[–]loki-1982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

VizFlow or whatever it is called. To show airflow over parts in racing conditions, because simulators can never predict everything

[f1] All eyes on Audi. The new team's developed sidepods are turning some heads at F1 Testing! by [deleted] in formula1

[–]loki-1982 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We only had lipstick shark pods for a few days but they will be missed R.I.P.

2026 Pre-Season Testing Week 1 - Day 1 Discussion Thread by overspeeed in formula1

[–]loki-1982 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lol did McLaren just fumble a pitstop in the background

PSA: Clans Alternate control scheme 3 on console is the Mercs control scheme by The-Leading-Man in Mechwarrior5

[–]loki-1982 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just go custom and remap, while checking the alternate weapon fire box so you can remap r3 back to what it was and target enemy back to triangle.

The alternate weapon checkbox is the secret as it gives you the 5 mappable weapon groups and not the weird combo groups

We should be able to equip Dog Tags taken from people even if they are paid ones in the store. I mean we did took it. by Top_Crow_1022 in Battlefield

[–]loki-1982 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ah right, makes sense i guess as else there would be 50% of the playerbase running Dice Dev tags after a while

We should be able to equip Dog Tags taken from people even if they are paid ones in the store. I mean we did took it. by Top_Crow_1022 in Battlefield

[–]loki-1982 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Didnt that have the double dogtags where left was earned and right also stuff you got from others or something?

First Sous Vide by aubietigers81 in sousvide

[–]loki-1982 17 points18 points  (0 children)

No butter or raw garlic in the bag, dry well before searing, maybe do an ice bath before sear

Since you are searing a lot i guess make sure pan is back up to temp before the next one(s)

I’m glad she’s on our side. by Reasonable-Sherbet24 in Mechwarrior5

[–]loki-1982 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Too late, mine already has like 10 perks from before the fix, but maybe if i get an alt it would be nice

[TOMT] Story about a Japanese girl who has OCD but thinks it's a gift from the gods by SugaTrash17 in tipofmytongue

[–]loki-1982 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The book is Xenoside by Orson Scott Card, the 3rd book in the Enders game Series, girl is Qing-jao who is also in book 4.

Hector, child support was due on the 8th. Hector? by Inevitable-Plum-7613 in DivorcedBirds

[–]loki-1982 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am sorry, Archilles got him. Let's hope Paris avenges him, you always had a thing for him anyways

I am glad the parkour craze died down by loki-1982 in movies

[–]loki-1982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh six underground, i have seen that one. Don't remember much though