Lewis Hamilton: Future F1 cars might be ‘pretty slow’ despite lighter machinery

The new smaller machinery, incorporating a simplified combustion engine using fully sustainable fuels and the introduction of a new overtaking boost button, is set to be 30 kilograms lighter than the sport’s current design.

FUTURE CARS: Lewis Hamilton arrives at the Canadian Grand Prix. Pic: Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP

Lewis Hamilton fears Formula One cars from 2026 will remain “pretty slow” after the next-generation machinery was unveiled.

On the eve of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, F1 provided a glimpse into its future after the concept of a car – which is hoped will provide greater racing from 2026 onwards – was revealed.