Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he is “alone” in believing that keeping Formula 1’s regulations stable for 2021 will result in the field eventually converging.
Formula 1 chiefs are in the process of finalising the sporting and technical regulations for 2021, with several fundamental changes set to be made, with the ambition of closing the pack and enhancing the quality and quantity of racing.
Mercedes has remained unbeaten in both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ championships since 2014, when hybrid engines were introduced, having stayed ahead when the aerodynamic rules were overhauled for 2017.
When asked about the potential impact of more standardised parts, Wolff said: “It’s clearly nobody’s intention to have a GP1 formula with silhouette cars or cars that look the same.
“Aerodynamics should still be a differentiator, that was acknowledged by all stakeholders around the table.
“We’ve got to make another loop around these regulations and have a look at them and see whether we can find some kind of compromise between what is on the table at the moment, which is very, very limited in terms of the aero development, and the other side with as much freedom as we have today.
“We have the opinion that we leave the rules alone, leave the cars like they are, and convergence is going to happen, but I’m pretty alone out there with this opinion.
“It seems the easier call is always to change things and roll the dice and hope for better. It has never happened in the past, but some teams believe maybe that throwing the dice gives them more opportunity than just getting your head down and continuing to develop.”
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