McLaren: 'Lift and Coast' Should Be Eliminated in Qualifying with New Rules
McLaren explains that new 2026 F1 rules introduced in Miami, which reduce energy harvesting limits and increase super-clipping power, are designed to remove the unpopular 'lift and coast' practice from qualifying, allowing drivers to attack corners more naturally.
McLaren's performance technical director, Mark Temple, states that recent Formula 1 rule tweaks for the Miami Grand Prix should effectively eliminate the need for drivers to perform counter-intuitive 'lift and coast' maneuvers during qualifying sessions. The changes aim to restore a more natural and aggressive driving style by adjusting energy recovery limits and power deployment.
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