Overview
- Jeff Dodds said he messaged Max Verstappen and will provide a Gen4 car anywhere for a private, no‑media test in exchange for an honest assessment.
- Dodds touted Gen4 performance with a claim of 30% quicker acceleration than today’s F1 and permanent all‑wheel drive, with the series citing roughly 800 hp.
- RacingNews365 reported the Gen4 car has been undergoing FIA and manufacturer testing and is expected to be as quick as or quicker than current Formula 2.
- Verstappen’s Bahrain comments described the 2026 F1 cars as “Formula E on steroids,” emphasizing extensive lift‑and‑coast and energy management over flat‑out driving.
- Several F1 drivers echoed concerns about energy limits and overtaking, while Lando Norris and George Russell urged giving the new regulations time.