# Martin Brundle Joins Calls for F1 2026 Rule Tweak as George Russell Criticizes ‘Dangerous’ Lewis Hamilton Move – Weekend Roundup

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# **F1 2026 Midweek Headlines**

### **1. Martin Brundle Calls for Rule Tweaks**

- Sky F1 pundit **Martin Brundle** has joined calls to adjust the new F1 2026 regulations.

- The issue stems from the cars losing power at the end of straights due to the **battery-harvesting process** , referred to by drivers as **‘super clipping’**.

- Brundle described it as a “crazy situation” that could compromise safety, echoing the frustration voiced by **Max Verstappen** and **Lando Norris** after the Australian GP.

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### **2. George Russell Slams Ferrari Defensive Moves**

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- **Untelevised team radio** revealed Russell criticizing **Lewis Hamilton** and **Charles Leclerc** for what he called **“mega dangerous” defensive driving**.

- Russell was particularly concerned with Hamilton moving on the straight while he closed in, as well as Leclerc’s early-lap defensive maneuvers.

- The exchange highlights ongoing concerns over safety under the 2026 rules.

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### **3. Honda Acknowledges Problems with Aston Martin**

- Aston Martin’s switch to **Honda power** has led to a **troubled start** , with both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll failing to finish in Melbourne.

- Team boss **Adrian Newey** warned of potential **permanent nerve damage** to drivers’ hands due to vibrations from the Honda engine.

- Honda HRC confirmed “things cannot remain the same,” signaling ongoing development and collaboration with Aston Martin to resolve these issues.

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### **4. Red Bull Off Mercedes’ Pace – Mekies Comments**

- **Laurent Mekies** , Red Bull team principal, admitted the RB22 was **roughly a second per lap slower than Mercedes** at the Australian GP.

- Max Verstappen recovered from 20th to finish sixth but ended almost a minute behind race winner **George Russell**.

- Mekies said the gap is **consistent with pre-season expectations** and attributed it to “games” played by other teams during testing.

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### **5. Isack Hadjar Power Unit Failure**

- **Red Bull rookie Isack Hadjar** retired after just 10 laps in his RB22 debut due to a **power unit failure** , despite qualifying P3.

- Red Bull is currently reviewing **which components will remain in Hadjar’s engine pool** for the season after the failure.

- This highlights the challenges for Red Bull Powertrains in their first season as an independent manufacturer.