The 'catastrophic' F1 engine verdict Mercedes fears in 2026

Описание: The Mercedes F1 engine verdict that would devastate the 2026 world championship

As rivals protest the new Mercedes power unit, used by four teams on the grid, Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas look at the potential fallouts in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.

Plus: Audi's impressive sidepods; why drivers are having to rewire their brains; Jenson Button's new diplomatic role at Aston Martin; and more of your questions answered, including whether Daniel Ricciardo could have shone in the new generation of cars.

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00:00 Introduction
01:20 Mercedes engine controversy - recap
05:32 A catastrophic outcome for Mercedes
07:45 The compromise solution
09:59 Toto Wolff's anger
13:06 What is Mercedes' advantage?
16:46 Why drivers are rewiring their brains
20:04 Adrian Newey's first Aston Martin
22:16 Newey's start as team principal
24:25 Jenson Button - ambassador to Honda
27:28 Audi's dramatic new sidepods
29:39 The fierce development race
31:02 F1's sustainable fuels
33:30 Would Daniel Ricciardo succeed in 2026 cars?
35:15 Will F1's rules be simplified?