Norris: F1's 2026 rules brought in Audi and Honda but left drivers managing algorithms, not racing flat-out

The 2026 power-unit split — nearly 50-50 between electrical and combustion power — lured Audi and Honda onto the grid. On track, drivers manage battery energy via a deployment algorithm rather than racing flat-out, producing dull races at Spa and Silverstone. Reigning champion Lando Norris told reporters drivers have "very, very little say" in decisions shaping the sport.