During a media briefing at McLaren’s plant, Lando Norris slammed the FIA’s new power‑deployment rules, saying they strip drivers of the *1‑2%* advantage that once made qualifying thrilling.

Norris cited Leclerc’s China session and his own Japan clash with Hamilton as proof that machine‑learning algorithms now dictate throttle timing, forcing drivers to back off and lose precious grip.

He warned that the regulations, designed to curb safety risks, have turned qualifying into a risk‑averse exercise, leaving teams like Mercedes still mastering the new limits while others struggle to adapt.

The changes, slated for Miami, will test whether drivers can regain the edge lost to the new power‑budget logic, reshaping the season’s battle for pole positions.