"Are they going to go completely back to the drawing board and do a whole new car for 2025 ahead of the new regulations in 2026? I don’t think so."
driver Karun Chandhok has suggested Mercedes will likely be “fully focused” on the new regulations in 2026 - rather than next year.
This is because there’s entirely new technical regulations in place for 2026 - new engine rules and completely different cars.It’s not unusual for teams to give up on one season early on as they focus on the new rules. “A good example was the front wing which unlocked some performance and we then see a temporary boost and results this year like Canada, Spain or Silverstone, the car looked good and competitive.”
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