Mercedes 2026 F1 Rules predicts ‘no surprise’ from overhaul

Mercedes Deputy Technical Director Simone Resta believes that Formula 1 teams will not be surprised with the rules of 2026, which is overhaul despite concerns with the rules of pre -raised.

Next year, F1 will introduce both new engine and new aerodynamic rules for Herald in a new era in the Championship, Highlight by removing MGU-H Electrical power, active aircraft and a car weight drop with more dependence on the drop.

12 months ago after a complete disclosure of 2026 rules, Teams are digging in detailsWho gave rise to concerns of cars Battery running out of power Some power-sensitive circuits on straps.

While some have used the issue as a political tool, which has briefly promoted the speed behind a V10 engine push that was eventually rejected, F1 is committed to 2026 rules And teams are working closely with both F1 and FIA to solve concerns.

After those initial concerns, the team now sees scope for innovation, with the famous designer Adrian Navy told that Regulations “allow more flexibility to innovation and different approaches than already different approaches” because he oversees the preparation of Aston Martin for next year.

While the evidence of success will be discovered only when the 2026 season is going on, Mercedes’s Resta is confident that the work done by the teams with the FIA ​​will ensure problems and the flaws can be solved before it is too late.

“I think the FIA ​​is very active at this time in receiving signs to close all the flaws in the rules from all teams,” Resta told Motorsport.com at Emola.

“I don’t think there would be no surprise, the rules are being completely defined. I am sure we will see very different projects to try to make a difference.

“The FIA ​​has managed to do a good job: it has placed a complete package of rules together which gives up a lot of freedom to give teams the best. Now it’s time to work and not to talk, it’s time to make a difference.”

Resta did not completely dismiss possible issues on cars out of battery power in circuits like Monza, but has maintained its expected effect.

“Maybe there will be issues to understand based on the track, where we will run, (but) the problem on many tracks will not be clear,” he said.

“We will probably see (issue) in Monza, but there will be some changes already on the use of the power unit; so, honestly I don’t think it would be a big issue. We will see.”

With the teams capable of focusing on the preparation of 2026 since January, Resta believes that the rules are now stable beyond “defined small things” within aerodynamic rules, which is, which is, which is, which is. Teams allowed to dig in development Work.

“Regulation has gone through a strong growth, at the moment this stability has been found,” he explained. “I think it is quite mature, even if there is a constant refinement on the aerodynamic side, small things that are defined, but fundamentally defined it. And it’s a positive thing.

“Since the beginning of January, all teams have been able to grow in the tunnel and CFD, being able to see how this car works: after starting development, we have started fixing the lost load.”

He said: “I think the rules of 2026 are now stable and if we add that the team’s technicians are starting to understand better how cars work, then we are facing one of the biggest changes in the history of F1, because everything is coming into the sink.

“Without MGU-H, but there will be a completely new engine with durable fuel. But not only because the new aircraft will be added, without ground effects, so we will return. And then we will go back. And then there will be new electronics, tires that will be shorter and less than cars that will be 50 kg less than current cars. We will add new security requirements.

“As a result, it means that all mechanics will also be modified, so new broadcasting, amendment in suspension, for brakes, and active aircraft will begin. It is a little bit like the right storm, everything will come at the same time, while the past has always been slightly out of the stage.

“The challenge is very complex, but it provides an opportunity, as there will be many possibilities to try to create a difference. Suppose it will be a regulation that will put teams in front of the greater risks of making mistakes than the current.”