F1 in Belgium: The 2026 cars look pathetic on all the best racetracks
Summary
Ars Technica argues that the 2026 F1 cars struggle on Spa due to energy-limited hybrids and high-speed corners, with driver frustration and AI-enabled energy management cited as a factor. The piece covers pole by Antonelli, Russell-Hamilton incidents, and the broader implication that the new ruleset makes historic tracks like Spa a tougher test for the modern car.