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Sky Sports F1 pundit Martin Brundle has revealed the strategy he thinks Mercedes should use to mess with McLaren in 2026.
Sky Sports F1 pundit Martin Brundle revealed the strategy he believes Mercedes should use to disrupt McLaren in 2026. Mercedes supplies power units to four F1 teams, including McLaren, who have won the constructors’ title for the past two years. With Mercedes expected to lead in the 2026 F1 regulations, Brundle suggests they exploit a loophole in compression ratios to outpace McLaren. The regulations mandate power unit homologation for all competitors supplied by a manufacturer, ensuring uniformity in performance. While Mercedes retains the advantage of integrating power unit and chassis designs, McLaren must adapt Mercedes’ power unit to their own machinery. Brundle anticipates a fierce competition between Mercedes and McLaren, with both teams aiming to outdo each other this season.
