Lewis Hamilton has said that he believes Formula 1 is heading in the wrong direction with its upcoming rule changes.

New regulations are coming to the sport in 2026, with an increased reliance on electrical power, as well as new chassis rules that will make cars lighter, smaller and more environmentally friendly.

Hamilton follows in Schumacher’s footsteps

Hamilton’s Ferrari career has got off to a spluttering start, but there are signs that the partnership is beginning to click, with the Brit claiming a fourth-place finish in Imola, and appearing much more upbeat about his relationships with key members of the team.

Hamilton is not the only key F1 figure to voice concerns about the lack of noise coming from modern-day F1 cars. A proposal backed by Christian Horner to scrap new rules by 2028 and instead replace it with plans to revert to sustainable fuel-powered V10s was recently dismissed by the powers that be, but that could still be on the table for 2030.