Mercedes think one F1 rule change for the 2027 season could make them even more dominant

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Mercedes reportedly think that they could be even more dominant in 2027 despite incoming changes to the engine regulations.

So far in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign, Mercedes have been the dominant force with George Russell winning in Australia before Kimi Antonelli took victory in China, Japan and Miami.

As things stand, Mercedes have a 70-point gap between themselves and second-placed Ferrari.

Ahead of next weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, it has been noted that Mercedes are set to introduce upgrades, which could extend the Silver Arrows’ advantage. 

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Could Mercedes have an even bigger advantage in 2027?

For 2027, things are set to change again, with new engine rules being brought in by the sport’s governing body, the FIA.

There will be a 70hp increase in power from the V6 engine and also a reduction of 50kW from the electrical component, moving away from the current near 50-50 power split.

It has been noted that under 2027 regulations, the power split could edge closer towards 60-40 after reducing the electrical output and increasing the internal combustion engine element.

As per a report by Italian news outlet Corriere della Sera, Mercedes’ engine manufacturers ‘aren’t unhappy’ with the changes.

It is believed that they feel they have the ‘leeway’ to focus more on the 2027 changes while their rivals are trying to catch up this season. Which could put them in a strong position for next year.

Mercedes’ advantage could be credited to the W17’s ability to keep the level of available energy ‘constant’, due to a ‘super-stable’ compression ratio combined with ‘efficient combustion’, which allows lower consumption and more effective charging cycles.

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Looking beyond 2027, there have been suggestions that F1 could bring back V8 engines.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has stated that the V8 engines will be coming back because of the fans.

Ben Sulayem said, via Sarah on the Grid: “The V8, it’s coming. It’s 100% coming. I’m doing the V8 for the Formula 1.

“Why? One of them is the fans, they cheer when it comes, the sound of it and you feel that there is a car coming and approaching.

“The new engine would be sustainable, with sustainable fuel. It will be very light. It will be a simple engine.

“We talked about it earlier, this MGU-H unit, and it didn’t work. Let’s not say, oh don’t say this, don’t say that, it didn’t work. You admit and then we go forward.

“Sustainable, lighter, better sound and then cars will be smaller. Chassis is not a problem. Then it becomes safer.”