Lewis Hamilton has said the new F1 cars "feel" slower than F2 machinery, despite insisting they are "a more fun car to drive" than the previous generation.
The seven-time F1 drivers' champion's feelings towards the contemporary ground effects cars are well documented, and he has been generally complimentary of the new regulations so far.
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Adrian Newey weighs in on Mercedes engine trick debate: 'I'm biased'
Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey has admitted he is “biased” when it comes to judging Mercedes' alleged engine trick.
In the build-up to the new season, the German manufacturer has been the centre of attention due to its ability to run an 18:1 compression ratio while the engine is hot and running, despite regulations stipulating a maximum of 16:1.
READ MORE: Adrian Newey weighs in on Mercedes engine trick debate: 'I'm biased'
F1 handed 'punishing' implications warning over Mercedes clever trick
Williams team principal James Vowles has warned against the dire consequences that could severely impact F1 if a late change to the power unit regulations is implemented to counteract Mercedes' trick.
Vowles feels Mercedes and its engine partners, of which Williams is one, along with McLaren and Alpine, would be unjustly "punished" for the ingenuity of High Performance Powertrains and its reading of the new PU regulations for this season.
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Lando Norris fastest as Max Verstappen makes major F1 testing statement
Lando Norris set the fastest time on the first day of F1's first pre-season test in Bahrain, as Max Verstappen made a major statement of Red Bull's intent.
After taking over from team-mate Oscar Piastri for the afternoon running in Sakhir, Norris was initially slow to set competitive lap times before ramping up his pace as night fell.
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Red Bull faces first major engine problem in F1 testing
Red Bull enjoyed a strong first day of F1 Testing in Bahrain, but its new power unit suffered its first major blip in Sakhir.
RacingNews365 understands from sources that sister team Racing Bulls identified a serious problem with its RBPT-Ford power unit, one which meant rookie Arvid Lindblad could not run in the afternoon.
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George Russell points to Mercedes concern after 'difficult' test day
George Russell has conceded Mercedes endured a “difficult” start to the Bahrain test on Wednesday.
The Brackley-based squad was the talk of the paddock heading to the pre-season test following its strong showing at the Barcelona shakedown last month.
READ MORE: George Russell points to Mercedes concern after 'difficult' test day
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