Formula 1's 2026 season debuted in Melbourne with radical new technical regulations featuring smaller, lighter cars and more powerful hybrid systems that caught multiple drivers off guard. The new power units caused reliability issues and unexpected performance characteristics, with Max Verstappen crashing during qualifying due to rear lockup and Oscar Piastri missing the race after unexpected power delivery spun his wheels on the formation lap.
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Formula 1's 2026 season debuted in Melbourne with radical new technical regulations featuring smaller, lighter cars and more powerful hybrid systems that caught multiple drivers off guard. The new power units caused reliability issues and unexpected performance characteristics, with Max Verstappen crashing during qualifying due to rear lockup and Oscar Piastri missing the race after unexpected power delivery spun his wheels on the formation lap.