Esteban Ocon Criticizes New F1 Cars, Calls Racing 'Chaos' and Unfair
Alpine's Esteban Ocon criticizes the 2026 F1 cars, stating the racing is chaotic and unfair. He highlights how energy management creates unpredictable, back-and-forth overtakes and that major performance differences between manufacturers undermine fair competition.
Esteban Ocon has launched a pointed critique of the new-generation Formula 1 cars, arguing that the racing they produce is chaotic and difficult to consider "fair" due to significant performance disparities between manufacturers and the unpredictable nature of energy deployment. The Alpine driver expressed frustration with the back-and-forth overtaking that has defined the opening rounds, claiming it prevents drivers from planning or securing a position.
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