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Some of one, some of the other, IMO. Merc probably pushed the boundaries but is “tech shed legal”, and Binnotto is probably trying to save face knowing their program is down.
“I think we need to have more work done at that stage, as when it comes to the engine question, I just don’t understand that some teams concentrate more on the others and keep arguing a case that is very clear and transparent.
“Communication with the FIA was was very positive all along. And it’s not only on compression ratio, but on other things too – and specifically in that area, it’s very clear what the regulation says, very clear what the, let’s say, standard procedures are on any motors, even outside of Formula 1.
“So, just get your s*** together and…you know, doing secret meetings and sending secret letters, and keep trying to invent ways of testing that just don’t exist is, I feel like I can just say at least from us here, we are trying to minimise distractions, and minimising distractions is looking more at us than everybody else when it’s pretty clear what the what the regs say, and also pretty clear what the FIA has said to us and has said to them so far.
“But maybe, we’re all different. Maybe you want to find you want to find excuses before you even started, why things are not good.
“Everybody needs to do it at the best of their ability, but that is really not how is not how we how we would do things, especially not after you’ve been told a few times that that is fine, it’s legal, and it’s what the regulations say.
“Again, if somebody wants to entertain themselves by distraction, then everybody’s free to do this.”
Asked if he expects any protests over the Mercedes power unit, Wolff emphasised the new engine’s legality as per the regulations, and the early indications from the W17 are that the team has a strong starting point – or, at least, not a “turd” of a car this year.
“The power unit is legal,” Wolff stated.
“The power unit corresponds to how the regulations are written. The power unit corresponds to how the checks are being done. The power unit corresponds to how these things are measured in any other vehicle and everything else.
“I can’t judge upon, but that’s how we see the world today, and that’s what the FIA said. That’s what the President of the FIA [Mohammed Ben Sulayem] said, and he knows a bit about that. In that respect, let’s wait and see, but we feel feel robust.
“On the other side, we feel enthused by going into this new environment. It’s obvious that you wake up with more of a smile if the car is quick, and the early indications that we had were positive that at least it doesn’t look like a turd and we’re midfield, it looks like we have something that we can build upon.
“So, generally, we are happy people, but with the skepticism in knowing that we haven’t got reliable data of the other usual suspects.”
Made me lol
Oh....I guess we are talking about that guy...
I do not think they will open development. Much too expensive.selvam_e2002 wrote: ↑02 Feb 2026, 20:23I don't think FIA will enforce any rule here.... 4 teams using Mercedes engine so the race will be interesting with 8 cars.... it is up to the other team to catch up...while they catch up, the rule will change again.
I do see this is a clever idea/technique from Mercedes..... The others are not clever or smart....
Or just remove the development restriction so we don't see these complaint from other Manufactures.... they will do in-season development....
Let's keep clear and cool heads, please.It was clear as day right from the beginning...
Just to be clear, this measurement temperature change was made in October 2025.Stu wrote:As I see it, the problem is (as usual) with the wording of the regs (rather than the intention). The old ICE regs put a cap of 18:1 on CR at any time, the new ones appear to move that down to 16:1, but specify roughly the temperature at which it will be measured.