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Three Formula 1 Team Principals have all suggested that opinions surrounding the 2026 season in terms of the entertainment factor and general closeness between teams are being made too early.
Three Formula 1 Team Principals believe it is premature to assess the entertainment value and competitiveness of the 2026 season at this stage, as the sport gears up for a new era next year with radical technical changes.
The impending shift towards a hybrid power unit landscape, altered aerodynamics, and the elimination of DRS signal Formula 1’s bold step into uncharted territory.
While the ground effect era commenced in 2022, the sport last experienced a significant transformation in 2014 with the introduction of the V6 hybrid era, dominated initially by Mercedes.
Teams face a daunting challenge in adapting to the new regulations, with Ferrari, Audi (formerly Sauber), and Haas executives sharing their perspectives on the upcoming era ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.
As uncertainty looms over potential disparities in power units, Fred Vasseur emphasizes the need to exercise patience and await the unfolding of the new season before passing judgment on the spectacle.
The F1 team bosses maintain a composed outlook towards the changes, expressing enthusiasm for the ‘excitement’ and ‘good intentions’ behind the 2026 regulations, recognizing the significant adjustments ahead and the inherent unpredictability of Formula 1.
