Formule-1 : Leclerc slams F1's hybrid rules after disappointing Japanese GP qualifying

Charles Leclerc blasts Formula 1's energy systems after qualifying fourth for the Japanese Grand Prix. Frustration boils over as he criticizes the current hybrid regulations, claiming they punish daring drivers. Leclerc likens qualifying to a "fucking joke," stating, “I go faster in corners, I do on throttle earlier, fuck’s sake I lose everything in the straight.” He argues the system forces drivers to compromise, turning qualifying laps into a mathematical challenge rather than a pure speed contest. “Whenever I get to Q3, I start losing time in the straights," he explains. The Ferrari driver extends his critique beyond his team, suggesting the entire grid suffers under rules that prioritize battery health over driver skill. “We want to be at the limit of those cars,” he asserts, highlighting the frustration of losing time due to the very limits meant to enhance performance.