Mercedes Formula 1 technical director James Allison reckons a strong start to next season is “doubly important” before teams turn their attention to mastering the new 2026 regulations.
For 2024, Mercedes has confirmed that it will move away from its ‘size-zero’ sidepods architecture to bring a new car concept after struggling to keep the “capricious beast” that is the W14 within its narrow operating window. But with new engine rules coming in for 2026 alongside a switch to active aerodynamics, for which the research and development will consume resources, the 2025 cars are expected to be evolutionary “close cousins” of what hits the track next year.
“It's highly likely that the 2025 cars can be close cousins of the 2024 cars. So doubly important to get the 2024 car good.” Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes F1 W14 Photo by: Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Allison also reckoned Mercedes would not have to wait long to discover how its 2024 will shape up. He reckons, based on his experience, initial driver feedback during the opening laps of testing has often been a fairly clear indicator of how the entire season will play out.
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