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The 2025 F1 season is expected to be one of the closest in the history of the sport, but it comes just a year before one of the biggest regulation changes for the championship.
Former F1 driver Jacques Villeneuve has warned all 10 teams that a major decision must be made by all this year as the upcoming season is the last under the current regulations before one of the biggest changes in F1 history. It will be the first campaign under the new power unit regulations, with teams only able to work on car development since January 1. Most teams are expected to shift focus to next year close to mid-season, unless a title opportunity arises. Villeneuve emphasizes the challenge of sacrificing this year for a strong 2026, underlining the impact of the budget cap on decision-making. While a bad start under new regulations can be afforded by a top team if winning the championship this year, the Canadian suggests that a strategic focus on 2025 could pay off depending on competitors’ strategies.
