Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has discussed the highly anticipated rule change the F1 paddock is facing next year.
A major shift in the regulations will see a reset in the aerodynamic and power unit regulations in 2026, which threatens to cause a major shake-up in the pecking order.
Having been without a title success since 2008, Ferrari will be hoping the new cars will play into its favour and bring it towards the front of the grid.
While the F1 grid is so close now at the end of the current regulation cycle, it is expected the gaps will increase next year when the cars hit the track.
When asked if he was open to adjustments in 2027 if the gaps are too extreme, Vasseur replied: “Yeah, for sure - but it was always the case in F1.
“When you have a new regulation, you don't know where you're going.
“You had the case in the past with the Mercedes engine in 2014, or with Brawn GP in 2009. But it’s also somehow the challenge for the team.
“We are used to developing a car based on the car of the year and trying to do a better job than what we have.”
Vasseur asserted the most significant challenge Ferrari is facing is simply having to start from a blank page in both the engine and chassis regions at the same time.
“Today, we have to start from scratch,” he said.
“The biggest challenge is probably that we are starting from scratch on everything - new tyres, new fuel, new engine, new chassis, new sporting regulations - new everything.
“It’s quite challenging. But somehow, it's also the DNA of our sport to have this kind of challenge. Don't complain too early about the show.
“We'll see next year what the situation is.”
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