David Coulthard blasts the FIA for dragging its feet on the 2026 F1 technical regulations, calling their delayed response to glaring issues—especially the controversial 50-50 power split—disappointing and dangerous. He likened it to a character in a movie seeing a road roller coming but doing nothing until it’s too late, with drivers and engineers raising alarms early on. While recent races have shown more excitement with five different winners, Coulthard holds the governing body responsible for ignoring clear red flags. Despite the FIA’s smaller size compared to the teams, he argues the evidence against the power split was undeniable—and even more frustrating given F1’s current shift back toward internal combustion engines. The episode underscores a critical question: how fast should innovation be implemented without sacrificing racing quality?
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