Mercedes

Seeing as Mercedes dominated the first eight years of the engine regulations when the V6 engines came in, do you see them building that sort of dominance again from the new regulations?

Just because Mercedes nailed the last new engine rules in 2014, does not necessarily mean they will do so again in 2026.

Basically, Mercedes achieved that because they invested more money and resources sooner into those rules than their rivals.

Having said that, the word in F1 is that Mercedes are currently best placed for the new rules.

Many believe that what's motivating the current debate about the engine rules - whether it be changing them again earlier than originally planned, or tinkering with the 2026 rules - is founded in the concerns of Mercedes' rivals - especially Red Bull - that they may face a competitive deficit next year.