'Best racing ever' or 'a joke'? The row over the new F1

The new F1 hybrid powertrain sparked a split verdict: Hamilton praised the wheel‑to‑wheel battles as the sport’s most exciting, while Verstappen dismissed the boost‑driven overtakes as a video‑game gimmick, and Alonso mocked the season as a “battery world championship.” Their divergent views underline how the 50‑50 electric‑combustion formula is reshaping racing dynamics and driver strategies.