Mercedes technical director warns F1 teams won’t “lie down” over 2027 downforce cuts
Formula 1's transition to the new 2026 engine and chassis regulations completely reshuffled the competitive order, but the rulebook is far from finalised. As teams prepare for their second year under the new formula in 2027, the FIA is pushing to mandate another drop in downforce. Early reports indicate the governing body is targeting a reduction of 20 to 50 points of downforce for the 2027 ...…
Mercedes technical director James Allison has warned rival Formula 1 teams that they will not "lie down" when the governing body mandates a reduction of downforce for the 2027 season. Allison recently spoke on the NU Silver Arrows Radio Show podcast about the upcoming changes, confirming that the cars will lose between 20 and 50 points of downforce in the new regulations.
The FIA is targeting these cuts to improve hybrid energy management and minimize the disruptive "dirty air" that limits cars from following each other closely. Allison acknowledged that the teams will likely face a challenge in adapting to the new rules, as history shows they are often able to find ways around restrictions. He emphasized that the 2027 development cycle promises to be another round of the "cat and mouse" game between the FIA and the teams, with Mercedes confident that their engineering prowess will not be easily subdued.
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