Could Mercedes be ushering in a new era of dominance with their 2026 powertrain? This question lingers in the air as echoes of their triumphant hybrid era reson
ate through their recent talks with the media. As Formula 1 braces for another significant shift with the upcoming engine regulations, Mercedes' confidence in their framework for the 2026 season is palpable and reminiscent of their past glories.
Reflecting on the historical dominance since the 2014 regulation overhaul, Mercedes has consistently led the pack with superior power units. Today, Mercedes’ technical team, led by James Allison, and team principal Toto Wolff, experience a sense of déjà vu. Though Allison was not part of the 2014 team, he shares the excitement and high expectations of his colleagues who witnessed the previous successes.
“We have an engine department that is as good as it can be, with a top leadership. There is not a millimetre in HPP that should be different in terms of organisational set-up, in terms of the people that works there that I’m lucky to interact with.
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