F1 Director Brawn Debunks the Impact of Regulation Change on Mercedes-Red Bull Battle

The new regulations are set to kick in Formula One from next year onwards. The changes will make a shift in the power play on the grid, and who will come out on top in the ear of F1. However, Ross Brawn, the managing director of F1 does think that the changes will affect Mercedes. He thinks they are sacrificing this year to get a head start on the next year’s championship.

Ross Brawn feels Mercedes will still be dominant despite the new rules

In his column after the Styrian Grand Prix, Brawn wrote, “Someone said to me after the race: ‘Do you think the change in the regulations hurt Mercedes?’ And I said let’s not forget at the end of last year, the Red Bull was probably the fastest car.”

“The change of regulations impacted everyone. How much each team was affected is difficult to judge. Red Bull are really starting to assert their authority.”

Formula One F1 – Steiermark Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Styria, Austria – June 25, 2021 Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas in action during practice REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

“It’s a very difficult year for Mercedes to come back because the focus is so strongly on next season – and the new regulations. Nothing can be done on the engine. Do they burn any resource on this car and sacrifice a bit for next year?”

“I suspect not, as it’s so difficult to suddenly pick up the momentum on a car that you’ve probably stopped working on,” Brawn concluded.

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What is happening to the Silver Arrows this season?

The Brackley-based squad have failed to win in all of three previous Grand Prix, as rivals Red Bull stole their victories from under their noses. This has resulted in them losing the lead in the championship.

Formula One F1 – Steiermark Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – June 27, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in action during the race REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

The 7-time constructor’s winners are in second place with 212 points under their belt. While their rivals from Milton-Keynes have 252 points, hence creating a forty-point gap.

Mercedes knows they need to bring their A-game for round two at the Red Bull Ring in the upcoming weekend. They are well aware of their goal of winning their eighth title and will make sure to put on a tough fight against the Raging Bulls.

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