Why Ferrari Believes F1 2026 Could See a Brawn GP-Style Surprise

Ferrari eyes 2026 with hope and caution, fearing a Brawn GP-style surprise

Ferrari is already looking ahead to 2026 with huge ambitions, but also with a warning that serves as an alert for the entire Formula 1 paddock. Team principal Frederic Vasseur admitted that with the regulatory revolution on the horizon, the scenario could mirror 2009, when a “previously unknown” Brawn GP destroyed the competition and dominated the season thanks to the famous double diffuser. The 2026 season will bring a powerful mix of changes: …

Why Ferrari believes F1 2026 could see a Brawn GP-style surprise

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has said the possibility of a Brawn GP-style season of unpredictable dominance is a possibility in next year’s Formula 1 campaign. 2026 sees the introduction of a new set of radical technical regulations, which gives F1 an air of extreme uncertainty, as teams finalise their machines for the year. With further electrification via a new 50-50 V6 hybrid and aerodynamic changes at the forefront, there is a sense of acceptan…