Max Blasts 2026 Cars AGAIN as FIA Backs Mercedes | F1 News

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Welcome back to F1 Grandstand for your daily F1 news and biggest Formula 1 headlines. Today Max Verstappen doubles down on his brutal verdict of the 2026 F1 cars, saying he does not want Formula 1 turning into Formula E and calling for the battery to be scrapped completely. No backtracking. No softening. Just classic Max. Tony Craig has the latest Formula 1 News.🔔 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@F1Grandstand?sub_confirmation=1 We also break down the outcome of the crucial FOM meeting in Bahrain, where the FIA agreed to change compression ratio testing following complaints about the Mercedes 2026 power unit. However, the new hot temperature test will not come into effect until mid season. Has Mercedes just been handed a six month advantage? Plus we cover Bahrain Day Four testing, Ferrari’s intriguing new exhaust flap solution, Aston Martin’s gearbox scare after Lance Stroll’s spin, Cadillac facing a potential livery ban, and Williams battling weight issues ahead of Melbourne. If you love F1, Formula 1, and the latest F1 news, you are in the right place. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a live show or watch along. Chapters 00:00 Intro and today’s headlines 02:00 FIA secret Mercedes engine test revealed 05:57 FIA changes compression testing rules 08:48 Has Mercedes just won this battle 17:00 F1 start procedure and battery debate 18:50 Max Verstappen doubles down on 2026 criticism 25:50 Bahrain Day Four times explained 27:05 Lance Stroll spin and Aston Martin update 31:10 Ferrari’s new exhaust flap innovation 36:48 Cadillac facing FIA livery ban 42:22 Williams overweight crisis before Melbourne 45:20 Hamilton vs Leclerc expectations debate 52:54 Final thoughts and watch along details #f1news #formula1 #f1 #formulaone #ferrarif1 #F1Grandstand #f12026 Join in with the fastest growing Formula 1 fan community in the world. All the latest F1 News from all the Formula 1 teams and races, from Monaco to Miami keep up to date right here. Have your say on the latest F1 News Now! 📧 CONTACT F1 GRANDSTAND: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📧 WRITER SUBMISSIONS: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📱SOCIAL ACCOUNTS: WEBSITE: https://www.f1grandstand.com FACEBOOK: / F1GrandstandHub X: https://x.com/F1Grandstand_ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/_f1grandstand_/ DISCORD LINK : https://discord.gg/meGBWzrG F1 Grandstand is Formula 1's fastest growing independent fan channel. Made for F1 Fans by F1 Fans, F1 Grandstand provides you with the latest breaking Formula 1 news, Grand Prix Reviews and Watch Alongs, Driver Stories and F1 Team upgrades and updates. So if Formula 1 is your passion or if you are new to the world of F1, then you are in the right place. Get involved and subscribe to F1 Grandstand.