He knows Mercedes isn’t competitive. Ferrari won’t be either so why not? Bigger question is who is going to replace him? 2026 before Mercedes has a chance in my book.
He knows Mercedes isn’t competitive. Ferrari won’t be either so why not? Bigger question is who is going to replace him? 2026 before Mercedes has a chance in my book.
Why won't Ferrari be competitive? They've had a fast car and won races. It's technical leadership that's been their downfall last year right?
Something else on the competitiveness front.
Mercedes and Honda have both had great success with a split turbo arrangement, in other words a compressor and turbine at opposite ends of the engine with a shaft running through the V.
2026 engine rules BAN the split turbo, as there is now a maximum distance between the two. Ferrari are already on par with Mercedes and Honda engine wise with a non-split turbo, and have been ahead at various times recently on power. This is even with the disadvantage of a non-split turbo, which will be what everyone else has to use from 2026. That puts Ferrari in a really nice position power unit wise.
Why won't Ferrari be competitive? They've had a fast car and won races. It's technical leadership that's been their downfall last year right?
2026 engine is all new. I don’t think the split turbo is much of an issue for the ground up new engines everyone has to build.
I think Lewis will regret this move in 2026.
Ferrari does not have the best record with tactics and strategy. MB is pretty flawless on that, and a huge key to Lewis’s consistency last year.
Bigger question is who is going to replace him?
Will be fascinating to see who Merc target to replace Lewis. Promote from within, steal more young talent or a more experienced head to lead the team?
You guys think Albon will be a flight risk now? Lewis' move opens up a seat and unless Williams' car this season is a huge improvement, I can't see him staying if Mercedes gives him an offer
Will be fascinating to see who Merc target to replace Lewis
