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David Coulthard Rejects F1 Regulation Excuses, Cites Senna and Schumacher
- David Coulthard dismisses excuses blaming F1's 2026 regulations for poor driver performance.
- F1 introduced significant regulation changes in 2026, causing some drivers to struggle with new cars.
- Coulthard compares current drivers to all-time greats Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher, who adapted well to machinery changes.
- Several drivers have reported difficulties in achieving consistent performance with the new F1 cars.
- Coulthard insists that successful adaptation to new regulations is possible, as demonstrated by past champions.