{"id":1870599,"date":"2026-04-07T08:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T05:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1870599"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T05:55:00","slug":"martin-brundle-critical-of-fundamental-f1-flaw-highlighted-by-lando-norris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1870599","title":{"rendered":"Martin Brundle critical of &#8220;fundamental&#8221; F1 flaw highlighted by Lando Norris"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403363_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Martin Brundle critical of &#8220;fundamental&#8221; F1 flaw highlighted by Lando Norris<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Martin Brundle has concerns that a long standing Formula 1 regulation is being broken with the current generation of cars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Sam Hall <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-07T09:55:00+01:00\">07 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403363_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403363_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403363_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403363_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403363_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403363_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403363_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403363_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403363_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Norris finished sixth fastest in final practice<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Martin Brundle has raised a \u201cfundamental\u201d problem with the 2026 Formula 1 machinery after drivers numerous drivers have been vocal in their criticisms across the opening three rounds of the season.<\/p>\n<p>The new era of F1 has been met with a mixed reception, with the number of overtakes increasing dramatically, but many of these being labelled as \u201cartificial\u201d, with drivers unable to defend their positions due to the limited battery deployment available.<\/p>\n<p>However, Japan saw McLaren\u2019s Lando Norris add a new category, with an \u2018accidental\u2019 pass on Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages.<\/p>\n<p>The reigning champion said: \u201cI didn\u2019t even want to overtake Lewis, it\u2019s just about when the battery deploys, and I don\u2019t want it to deploy, but I can\u2019t control it. So I overtake him, and then I have no battery, so he just flies past.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cThe problem is, it deploys into 130R. I have to lift, otherwise I&#8217;ll drive into him, and I&#8217;m not allowed to go back on throttle.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIf I go on throttle, my battery deploys, and I don&#8217;t want it to deploy because it should have cut. But because you lift and you have to go back on, it redeploys. There&#8217;s nothing I can do about it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Former driver turned commentator Brundle now believes that the FIA must look into this issue and make a change, citing a regulation that has \u201cbeen around for forever\u201d as his reasoning.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-70151e17e12515a258c63765509064c90134a592f51a7f655758c7e18b3db0e3\">  Lando Norris reveals why he struggled more than Oscar Piastri in Japan   F1 drivers \u201cat the mercy of what\u2019s behind\u201d as they\u2019re \u201cnot in control\u201d of deployment <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Speaking on <em>The F1 Show<\/em>, he said: \u201cI think the problem the drivers have got; one thing that really worried me was Lando Norris saying \u2018I didn\u2019t want to overtake Lewis Hamilton, but my battery decided it did, and then I had nothing to defend with\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow, there\u2019s a regulation in Formula 1, it\u2019s been around for forever, it\u2019s very simple and far-reaching. The driver must drive the car alone and unaided.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe drivers shouldn\u2019t have any surprises by a self-learning car. They\u2019ve got to get rid of that. I\u2019m sure it\u2019s not the work of a moment, but the power delivery must be proportional to what the drivers are doing with the throttle.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-cca5af9669e76aa15dc5f409a464f4a4683cc8efa6c3d0d5737fe0b008997108\">  Antonelli scores historic F1 Japanese GP win after safety car boost   How costly has Lando Norris\u2019 lack of Japan F1 track time been? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s the fundamental. It has to be linear. It\u2019s a big issue for the FIA.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The issue has further been highlighted this season with drivers sliding in qualifying, needing to lift slightly, and then being helpless to prevent their batteries from being instantly drained, costing them time and grid positions.<\/p>\n<p>It was also a factor in Ollie Bearman\u2019s heavy crash in Japan, with Franco Colapinto travelling 50kph slower than the Haas driver who was chasing him down, despite being flat out.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy 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class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/whatsapp-image-2026-03-05-at-12.30.04.jpeg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/whatsapp-image-2026-03-05-at-12.30.04.jpeg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/whatsapp-image-2026-03-05-at-12.30.04.jpeg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Sam Hall<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">F1 Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Sam joined Crash.net in February 2026 with extensive experience in motorsport media, having covered numerous championships around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 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class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774365029\"> 24\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/2266602892.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Norris and Piastri both failed to take the start in China \" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Martin Brundle has concerns that a long standing Formula 1 regulation is being broken with the current generation of cars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Martin Brundle has raised a \u201cfundamental\u201d problem with the 2026 Formula 1 machinery after drivers numerous drivers have been vocal in their criticisms across the opening three rounds of the season.<\/p>\n<p>The new era of F1 has been met with a mixed reception, with the number of overtakes increasing dramatically, but many of these being labelled as \u201cartificial\u201d, with drivers unable to defend their positions due to the limited battery deployment available.<\/p>\n<p>However, Japan saw McLaren\u2019s Lando Norris add a new category, with an \u2018accidental\u2019 pass on Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages.<\/p>\n<p>The reigning champion said: \u201cI didn\u2019t even want to overtake Lewis, it\u2019s just about when the battery deploys, and I don\u2019t want it to deploy, but I can\u2019t control it. So I overtake him, and then I have no battery, so he just flies past.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cThe problem is, it deploys into 130R. I have to lift, otherwise I&#8217;ll drive into him, and I&#8217;m not allowed to go back on throttle.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIf I go on throttle, my battery deploys, and I don&#8217;t want it to deploy because it should have cut. But because you lift and you have to go back on, it redeploys. There&#8217;s nothing I can do about it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Former driver turned commentator Brundle now believes that the FIA must look into this issue and make a change, citing a regulation that has \u201cbeen around for forever\u201d as his reasoning.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-70151e17e12515a258c63765509064c90134a592f51a7f655758c7e18b3db0e3\">  Lando Norris reveals why he struggled more than Oscar Piastri in Japan   F1 drivers \u201cat the mercy of what\u2019s behind\u201d as they\u2019re \u201cnot in control\u201d of deployment <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Speaking on <em>The F1 Show<\/em>, he said: \u201cI think the problem the drivers have got; one thing that really worried me was Lando Norris saying \u2018I didn\u2019t want to overtake Lewis Hamilton, but my battery decided it did, and then I had nothing to defend with\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow, there\u2019s a regulation in Formula 1, it\u2019s been around for forever, it\u2019s very simple and far-reaching. The driver must drive the car alone and unaided.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe drivers shouldn\u2019t have any surprises by a self-learning car. They\u2019ve got to get rid of that. I\u2019m sure it\u2019s not the work of a moment, but the power delivery must be proportional to what the drivers are doing with the throttle.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-cca5af9669e76aa15dc5f409a464f4a4683cc8efa6c3d0d5737fe0b008997108\">  Antonelli scores historic F1 Japanese GP win after safety car boost   How costly has Lando Norris\u2019 lack of Japan F1 track time been? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s the fundamental. It has to be linear. It\u2019s a big issue for the FIA.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The issue has further been highlighted this season with drivers sliding in qualifying, needing to lift slightly, and then being helpless to prevent their batteries from being instantly drained, costing them time and grid positions.<\/p>\n<p>It was also a factor in Ollie Bearman\u2019s heavy crash in Japan, with Franco Colapinto travelling 50kph slower than the Haas driver who was chasing him down, despite being flat out.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Martin Brundle has raised a \u201cfundamental\u201d problem with the 2026 Formula 1 machinery after drivers numerous drivers have been vocal in their criticisms across the opening three rounds of the season.<\/p>\n<p>The new era of F1 has been met with a mixed reception, with the number of overtakes increasing dramatically, but many of these being labelled as \u201cartificial\u201d, with drivers unable to defend their positions due to the limited battery deployment available.<\/p>\n<p>However, Japan saw McLaren\u2019s Lando Norris add a new category, with an \u2018accidental\u2019 pass on Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages.<\/p>\n<p>The reigning champion said: \u201cI didn\u2019t even want to overtake Lewis, it\u2019s just about when the battery deploys, and I don\u2019t want it to deploy, but I can\u2019t control it. So I overtake him, and then I have no battery, so he just flies past.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cThe problem is, it deploys into 130R. I have to lift, otherwise I&#8217;ll drive into him, and I&#8217;m not allowed to go back on throttle.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIf I go on throttle, my battery deploys, and I don&#8217;t want it to deploy because it should have cut. But because you lift and you have to go back on, it redeploys. There&#8217;s nothing I can do about it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Former driver turned commentator Brundle now believes that the FIA must look into this issue and make a change, citing a regulation that has \u201cbeen around for forever\u201d as his reasoning.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-70151e17e12515a258c63765509064c90134a592f51a7f655758c7e18b3db0e3\">  Lando Norris reveals why he struggled more than Oscar Piastri in Japan   F1 drivers \u201cat the mercy of what\u2019s behind\u201d as they\u2019re \u201cnot in control\u201d of deployment <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Speaking on <em>The F1 Show<\/em>, he said: \u201cI think the problem the drivers have got; one thing that really worried me was Lando Norris saying \u2018I didn\u2019t want to overtake Lewis Hamilton, but my battery decided it did, and then I had nothing to defend with\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow, there\u2019s a regulation in Formula 1, it\u2019s been around for forever, it\u2019s very simple and far-reaching. The driver must drive the car alone and unaided.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe drivers shouldn\u2019t have any surprises by a self-learning car. They\u2019ve got to get rid of that. I\u2019m sure it\u2019s not the work of a moment, but the power delivery must be proportional to what the drivers are doing with the throttle.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-cca5af9669e76aa15dc5f409a464f4a4683cc8efa6c3d0d5737fe0b008997108\">  Antonelli scores historic F1 Japanese GP win after safety car boost   How costly has Lando Norris\u2019 lack of Japan F1 track time been? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s the fundamental. It has to be linear. It\u2019s a big issue for the FIA.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The issue has further been highlighted this season with drivers sliding in qualifying, needing to lift slightly, and then being helpless to prevent their batteries from being instantly drained, costing them time and grid positions.<\/p>\n<p>It was also a factor in Ollie Bearman\u2019s heavy crash in Japan, with Franco Colapinto travelling 50kph slower than the Haas driver who was chasing him down, despite being flat out.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1092891\/1\/fundamental-f1-flaw-highlighted-after-lando-norris-admission&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403363_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Martin Brundle critical of &#8220;fundamental&#8221; F1 flaw highlighted by Lando Norris Martin Brundle has concerns that a long standing Formula 1 regulation is being broken with the current generation of cars. 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