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Leclerc defies peers, defends F1 new era: ‘It doesn’t feel artificial’
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17/03/2026 at 14:2217/03/2026 at 13:02 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. The 2026 Formula 1 season has touched down with the subtlety of a localized earthquake, and while the paddock is currently a chorus of grumbles, Charles Leclerc is singing a surprisingly different tune. As the grid grapples with the most radical regulation overhaul in a generation – trading raw downforce for a 50:50 power split between internal combustion and electrical energy – the Ferrari driver seems to be having the time of his life. While Max Verstappen has been characteristically blunt, suggesting those who enjoy the new "yo-yo" style of racing...
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