Photo: AFP Image: AFPThe opening race of the Formula One season has clearly shown which teams are in favour of the new regulations and which teams will likely spend this season catching up. At the front of the field, Mercedes looked right at home in the new era. While Mercedes held the outright edge, Ferrari’s race pace and aggressive starts kept the pressure on throughout the weekend. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged exactly that after the race, admitting his team will not have things their own way this season. But while Mercedes and Ferrari appear aligned with the direction of the new regulations, frustration is brewing elsewhere.

Source: The Star March 09, 2026 02:10 UTC