# How F1 drivers have lost their power - The Undercut with Damon Hill and Mark Hughes

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Podcast: [The Race F1 Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-race-f1-podcast-1208307)
Published: 2026-04-26T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On the latest episode of The Undercut, 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill and renowned F1 writer Mark Hughes discuss the topic of driver power. Many drivers on this year's grid have been notable critics of the 2026 regulations - including four-time champion Max Verstappen. So why didn't the drivers' initial skepticism over the regulations carry any weight and should they make a collective play for more power over future regulations? Those are two of the questions tackled in this wide-ranging chat. Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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