As the Formula 1 circus rolls into Miami for this weekend's Grand Prix, two of the sport's biggest names—Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso—are making headlines for their shared concerns about F1's future direction. The reigning champion and the two-time world champion have both been outspoken about the upcoming 2026 regulation changes, and they're not holding back their opinions.

Since getting their first taste of the 2026-spec cars during pre-season testing, both drivers have raised red flags. Alonso described the new rules as "annoying," pointing to the increased emphasis on energy management that comes with the new engine format—a 50/50 split between electric and combustion power. Verstappen, never one to mince words, went further, comparing the regulations to "Formula E on steroids." That comment, as you might imagine, didn't go over well with F1's top brass.

But here's where it gets interesting: F1 has actually listened. This week, the sport announced several technical adjustments based on driver feedback from the first three races of the season. The changes include increasing the maximum power for "super clipping"—when the battery recharges while the car is still at full throttle—from 250kW to 350kW. Qualifying energy recharge limits have also been reduced from 8MJ to 7MJ, and a new system has been introduced to address safety concerns at race starts, a move expected to benefit younger drivers like Kimi Antonelli.

Speaking to the media in Miami on Thursday, both Verstappen and Alonso acknowledged the updates but made it clear they don't go far enough. As reported by Sky Sports, the two world champions believe these adjustments are just a band-aid on a bigger issue.

"It's a tickle in the right direction," Verstappen said, "but hopefully for next year we can make bigger changes."

Alonso echoed that sentiment, noting that while some tweaks were necessary after the first three races, this is only the beginning. "I think some tweaks were needed after the first three races, and this is the first step," he explained. "My personal opinion? I think we all have a different one, but maybe we needed more, maybe they are not enough."

As the Miami Grand Prix weekend kicks off, all eyes will be on how these rule changes play out on track—and whether the sport's biggest stars will get the more substantial revisions they're calling for.