Williams Method 1 driver Alex Albon believes the brand new 2026 laws will swimsuit Lewis Hamilton greater than anybody else.
The 2026 F1 season brings in a brand new wave of laws to the championship, which characteristic an virtually 50/50 break up between inside combustion and electrical energy, along with smaller and lighter automobiles, amongst many different adjustments.
“I’ve my particular person. I do not suppose I ought to say it. However I believe I’ve my particular person,” Albon defined when requested which driver he thinks the brand new laws will swimsuit the perfect through the Williams Workforce Torque podcast.
“I believe it is Lewis. I believe the lighter automobiles. I believe that his type fits these automobiles a bit extra. He makes the corners actually quick. And he does not give attention to exits. I do not suppose that is the worst factor in these automobiles.”
The second week of pre-season testing in Bahrain is at present underway. Talking on the finish of the primary week, the seven-time champion was constructive concerning the first three-day block of testing on the Bahrain Worldwide Circuit.
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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“It’s been a constructive week total,” Hamilton defined in a press launch from Ferrari after finishing 149 laps on the Friday of the primary week of testing in Bahrain. “We accomplished plenty of laps and went via the total programme, which allowed us to collect loads of helpful information and be taught extra concerning the automotive.
“The SF-26 has felt typically good, however this technology of automotive is sort of advanced and discovering the best working window, particularly with the tyres, is vital. We’ve made some good discoveries and in addition recognized areas the place we will enhance. We nonetheless have one other check forward of us, which will likely be vital to construct on what we’ve realized and proceed making progress.”
The season will start with the Australian Grand Prix from 6-8 March at Albert Park.
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