F3 vehicles now 1,000 instances extra enjoyable than F1 says Lance

MAY 1, 2026

Lance Stroll has delivered the strongest assault but on Formula 1’s 2026 laws, declaring they’re “completely wrong”.

Lance Stroll, Chinese GP 2026
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The Aston Martin driver went on the offensive in Miami, the place minor rule tweaks are set to debut – even overruling makes an attempt to close down questions on the subject.

No, it is high-quality. You can ask questions on this, he stated when a staff consultant tried to intervene.

The Canadian then returned to his blunt evaluation.

Hopefully it is going to be higher with the half-gassing and all of the issues that kill the racing and qualifying rounds, Stroll stated.

I do assume we’re nonetheless away from actual Formula 1 vehicles, in which you’ll be able to push absolutely with out eager about batteries.

He dismissed the Miami tweaks as inadequate.

We’re miles away from the place we’re imagined to be, Stroll stated.

The laws are primarily fully improper. I’m not an engineer, however there’s loads of issues we are able to do.

His frustration prolonged to the driving expertise itself.

No, Formula 1 just isn’t a lot enjoyable to drive in, he stated.

I drove in different vehicles throughout the break. I examined some Formula 3 vehicles, and people had been 1,000 instances extra enjoyable to drive as a result of it depends upon your proper foot.

You determine how a lot energy you need and also you get that again.

Stroll additionally pointed to the lack of identification in comparison with previous eras.

I additionally noticed onboard photos from the V8 period and the V10 period, he stated. It was once way more intense and way more thrilling, in comparison with how it’s now. It’s unhappy, however hopefully we’ll go that means once more.

He urged many drivers agree however can not converse as freely.

Some drivers can say this, and different drivers cannot say this due to contracts, Stroll stated.

That’s Formula 1 – it may turn out to be very political.

Valtteri Bottas struck a extra measured tone.

It’s nonetheless a small step, stated the Cadillac driver, however a step in the fitting course.

We might make an even bigger change, however on the identical time, we mustn’t penalise the groups which have carried out nicely.

Meanwhile, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali rejected the concept of a disaster.

Formula 1 has completely no issues, Formula 1 is in wonderful form – simply so everybody is evident about that, he insisted.

(GMM)