Lindblad and Bortoleto criticise wet-weather power cap in Sao Paulo

Arvid Lindblad and Gabriel Bortoleto have voiced frustration at the power limit applied to F1 cars during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Under the 2026 power unit regulations, output is cut from 350kW to 250kW in wet conditions for safety reasons, so drivers can hit a power block when attempting a pass and energy harvesting begins.

Lindblad said he was in a hard fight with Franco Colapinto for points when he ran into the limit, and Nico Hulkenberg kept 10th place despite a 10-second penalty. The rookie said his race fell apart in the closing laps after a second stop for slick soft tyres, with drivability problems in the final ten laps.

Bortoleto, who spun at Juncao in qualifying and started 19th after grid penalties for others, recovered to 16th. He said the 250kW limit made it hard to open a gap on the straights, although he was quick once in clean air.