Sergej wrote: ↑01 Jun 2024, 09:02
I think RB remains the best option till end of 2025, Max is not stupid and knows it
from 2026 on it's a complete unknown, RB may struggle with their new engine and Mercedes may have the best PU again, but nobody knows at the moment; honestly, I feel that Ferrari will be the place to be for next regulation, but they already have their star (and it's not Lewis Hamilton); could be hard times for Max in 2026 and later.
When was the last time Ferrari ended up on top after a major regulation change? As long as I remember it was always a different team. McLaren, Red Bull, Mercedes, and I think Williams and Brabham before.
I can only imagine it happening if they actually hire Newey who successfully deploys a culture of innovation there as well.
Otherwise my bet is on Red Bull. I'm not that optimistic for Mercedes. They started with a huge engine advantage in 2014 due to the neglect of the competition, and dragged it out as long as possible, meanwhile they could afford to put massive amounts of money in aero development.
Now there's a cost cap. The importance of ingenuity increased a lot.