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Why F1 teams rejected fix for problem drivers hate
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F1 teams have rejected a rules-change proposal that could've resolved a big complaint drivers have had at the start of this ruleset.
Our latest video takes a closer look at F1 2026's 'ballooning' problem, what it's a consequence of, what was proposed and why it was rejected, and much more.
00:00 Driving on "balloons"
01:22 A consequence of active aero
03:35 The proposed fix
05:40 Why the teams rejected it
08:36 Drivers will have to live with this
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