Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta believes Formula 1 teams won’t be hit by surprises with the 2026 rules overhaul despite concerns with the regulations previously being raised.

Next year, F1 will introduce both new engine and new aerodynamic regulations to herald a new era in the championship, highlighted by the removal of the MGU-H with more reliance on electrical power, active aerodynamics and a car weight drop.

Following the full reveal of the 2026 rules shake-up 12 months ago, teams have been digging into the details , which had sparked concerns of cars running out of battery power on the straights at certain power-sensitive circuits.

While some have used the issue as a political tool, which briefly fuelled momentum behind a V10 engine push that was ultimately r

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