But while machines up and down the grid have been laying the groundwork in terms of powertrains for some time, all aerodynamic work is banned until early 2025.
This means that regardless of the progress of the initial powerplant, there is still a “voyage of discovery” ahead for Mercedes and its competitors, as Silver Arrows technical director James Allison recently described it.
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“that [2026] It’s right around the corner. [but] “It’s hard to get too excited at the moment because we have to wait and wait to actually get through the regulations,” he said. “Right now most of the focus is on this and next season.
“The main work on land in 2026 will be the powertrain and the area where that powerplant interfaces with the chassis. [while] It’s still a bit of a voyage of discovery when it comes to aerodynamic rules and all the lap times from the chassis guys’ point of view.”
