

Pierre Gasly has voiced concern over the growing dissatisfaction surrounding Formula 1’s new power unit regulations, warning that the current climate risks overshadowing the sport.
While acknowledging the frustrations shared across the grid, the Frenchman urged a more constructive approach and called on F1 to use the current April break to reassess key elements of the changes.
The latest regulations have introduced stricter limitations on energy harvesting and deployment, forcing drivers to adopt a different approach behind the wheel. A key issue has emerged at the end of long straights, where cars lose speed as battery deployment runs out, creating what many have described as a "yo-yo" effect during racing.
The situation has triggered widespread debate within the paddock. Max Verstappen has even suggested he could consider walking away from Formula 1 due to his dissatisfaction with the new rules.
Gasly, however, believes the discourse has become overly negative.
“Honestly, I find there's a bit too much negativity around it and I don't like that,” Gasly told media, including RacingNews365.
At the heart of his concern is a feeling that drivers are being stripped of influence.
“I really think that we still take too much away from the drivers. When you're driving in sector 1 [at Suzuka] and you've got a certain grip, it doesn't really matter.
The battery, all these things, you've still got to be at the limit of the grip you get given.”

His comments underline a broader frustration: despite the growing complexity of energy management, the fundamental task remains unchanged — extracting the maximum from the available grip.
Despite his criticism, Gasly made it clear he shares the concerns raised by others regarding battery management on the straights.
“Definitely, I agree with what others are feeling, the straight with the battery management, etc. I believe in F1, I think we all agree,” he said. “We all see the same stuff. We all speak the same language. We all want the sport to be as good as it can be. I'm sure we'll do what's best.”
Rather than allowing frustration to fester, Gasly believes the upcoming break offers an opportunity for reflection and improvement.
“It's a bit of a review. I'm sure [during the] break everyone's going to make the best of it to try to get the F1 in better shape.”
In Gasly’s view, the focus should now shift from criticism to constructive action — ensuring the regulations evolve in a way that protects both performance and the quality of racing.

He’s a software engineer with a deep passion for Formula 1 and motorsport. He co-founded Formula Live Pulse to make live telemetry and race insights accessible, visual, and easy to follow.
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