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2026 Mexico City Grand Prix Technical 2 sources

F1 speed limit criticised after Mexican GP

First reported 2 days, 1 hour ago · latest 16 hours ago

Drivers criticised F1's speed limiter after the Mexican Grand Prix, with Lando Norris saying overtaking is impossible and Lewis Hamilton calling it stupid. The Race explains the 2026 regulation quirk.

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The Race provides technical analysis of the speed limit rule, while the r/formula1 post shares Norris's direct criticism. The Race adds context on the 2026 regulations, whereas the social post focuses on driver frustration.

Recommended first read: The Race article is the most complete, offering technical explanation and broader driver reactions, with an image and no paywall.

F1 speed limit criticised after Mexican GP

How the sources differ

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On social

F1 speed limit criticised after Mexican GP

How the sources differ

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F1's under-the-radar 'speed limit' explained

On social

Lando about overtaking in the Mexican GP: "Overtaking is pretty much impossible with the limiter that we have. It ruins the racing, honestly. I think today could have been a very exciting day if we didn't have this and hopefully for next year we can make this better"