F1 fans shared their reactions online lewis hamiltonClaims regarding energy management systems in new F1 racing regulations. The British thought the system was too complex and there was no way fans could understand it.

The 2026 regulations overhaul the energy management system and the driver now has a lot of power in his hands. The person behind the wheel must oversee battery charging and can do so at specific times, such as when braking or at full throttle on a straightaway.

But seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton believes fans are unlikely to fully understand the deeper complexities of energy management systems. Hamilton said of this during pre-season testing in Bahrain: (via motorsport)

“Not a single fan would understand it. It was too complicated. One day I had seven meetings to walk us through it. It was like we needed a degree to fully understand it.”

F1 fans shared their reactions to Hamilton’s claims online, with many criticizing the veteran.

One fan joked: “Bro’s been with the Kardashians for a week and he’s already talking about all the incomprehensible things.”

Another user commented: “If he can understand KimK, then EMS should be fine…”.

Another fan said: “This guy is already making excuses…it’s so fun to watch him get beat up by his teammates again.”

Here are more reactions:

“Do you think they’re more fun to drive?” another user asked.

Another fan claimed: “He said that because he doesn’t have the fastest car.”

Another user said: “Leclerc is already crying after dunking three out of 10 times on him in the sim.”

After Barcelona F1 Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap of the week in Spain during testing in late January and claimed the new car was more fun to drive. In Bahrain, the driver struggled on the first day of testing, setting the fourth fastest time in the morning session.

Lewis Hamilton comments on Mercedes compression ratio controversy

Lewis Hamilton recently commented Benz The compression ratio controversy has dominated the run-up to the start of the 2026 F1 season. The former Silver Arrows driver said he hopes the FIA ​​can resolve the issue so that all teams can start on a level playing field.

Hamilton was asked after rumors suggested Mercedes had the upper hand after Barcelona sky sports if he feels ferrari Could compete with German teams in 2026. The driver said it was important to analyze this at the moment before mentioning several unknowns, including how the FIA ​​decides to handle the Mercedes compression ratio scenario.

“There are rumors that Mercedes are running on certain fuel loads, there are rumors that they have extra power that the rest of us don’t have, issues with the compression ratio. Hopefully that can be sorted out and the FIA ​​can sort that out and make sure we all start on a level playing field,” Hamilton said.

As background, preliminary discussions at Mercedes found that Compression ratio vulnerability All F1 engine manufacturers except Mercedes reportedly want to make changes to the 2026 engine rules that would see the compression ratio measured when the car is at racing temperature. In this way, the German team’s loophole becomes ineffective.