Formula 1 continues to generate debates about the current regulations, and Guenther Steiner disagreed with Max Verstappen’s assessment. For the former Haas boss, the problem is not structural, but rather specific.
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Verstappen recently stated that there is something ‘fundamentally wrong’ with the current rules, but Steiner takes a more moderate view. According to him, the category needs specific adjustments, especially in energy management, without the need to overhaul the entire technical concept.
“I wouldn’t say it’s fundamentally wrong. There are things that need to be analyzed and resolved,” he said. He highlighted that changes are already being prepared starting from the Miami GP, with FIA interventions to allow drivers to push more frequently at the limit, especially in qualifying sessions.
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Steiner also warned that the current format could lose appeal over the course of the season: “It was exciting in the first races, but if this continues all year, it could become too much and generate a lot of criticism,” he added. For him, the complexity in recovering and using electric energy is the main point to be simplified.
The Italian also advocated a more objective approach in drivers’ criticisms: “We can talk professionally about the use and recovery of energy, that is what needs to be resolved,” he concluded. He believes that Formula 1 has a history of reacting quickly to challenges, and trusts in a solution that gives drivers greater control and consistency in car performance.
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