Ever since Liberty Media took over Formula 1, the sport has been changing year after year. Some fans hate it, saying F1 has become more about entertainment than pure racing. Honestly? I think that's exactly what it needed.
From a sporting perspective, the 2026 season hasn't been perfect. The new regulations have created cars that, at times, seem to be fighting their own energy systems more than each other. Drivers are understandably frustrated when battery deployment and energy management can decide whether you defend a position or get passed on the straight. If I were in the cockpit, I'd probably be complaining too.
But let's look at it from a fan's perspective.
For years, Formula 1 could be painfully predictable. The driver on pole position would often disappear into the distance and win the race. After the first lap, there was very little to get excited about. Strategy was important, but wheel-to-wheel racing? Not so much.
Now look at where we are.
After the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, we've had five different winners in the last five races. Every weekend feels unpredictable. Different teams are fighting at the front, overtakes are happening, strategies matter, and mistakes actually have consequences.
Personally, I love that direction.
Formula 1 is a spectacle. Fans are paying ridiculous amounts of money to attend races, and they deserve entertainment. They deserve battles, surprises and uncertainty—not a two-hour procession behind the race leader.
Now, if I were a racing driver, I might think differently. I'd probably agree with Max Verstappen's view that Formula 1 is becoming more of a media product than a pure racing series. If my only goal was to race, I'd probably be looking at another championship.
But as a fan?
Give me unpredictable races. Give me fights until the final lap. That's why I watch Formula 1.
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