Carlos Sainz questions 2026 F1 rules after Spa sims

Motorsport.com reported Carlos Sainz questioned Formula 1’s 2026 rules after Spa simulations, with the Spaniard 15th in 2026 on six points.

Motorsport.com reported that Carlos Sainz questioned Formula 1’s 2026 regulations after early simulations linked to Spa. The outlet said he raised concerns about the projected performance of the 2026 cars, particularly the energy-management element, and framed his comments as criticism of the package rather than any confirmed change to the rules.

The Spaniard brought long experience to that view. Sainz competed in Formula 1 from 2015 to 2026, making 241 race starts with four wins, five pole positions and 29 podiums across five teams. At the time of the report, he was 15th in the 2026 drivers’ championship on six points.

No regulatory revision was confirmed in the supplied source. At this stage, the story remains a reported objection from a current driver, as described by Motorsport.com.