With preparations for the 2026 rules happening under the cost cap, teams will need to manage their resources judiciously in the lead-up to F1’s new era. This approach is crucial in ensuring a level playing field and preventing any one team from gaining an unfair advantage.
Sauber boss Andreas Seidl has already acknowledged the necessity of focusing on the 2026 season, with little development planned for the team’s 2025 car once it hits the track. Attention is shifting towards the arrival of Audi and the challenges and opportunities presented by the new regulations.
