20/09/2025 10:03
A season of limits before a year of upgrades
Lewis Hamilton believes the budget cap has made this campaign less dynamic, with most teams winding down significant updates to focus on the sweeping 2026 regulations. The result, he says, is being “stuck” with the current Ferrari package for the remainder of the year.
How it compares to past resets
Hamilton recalled 2008–09 and 2013–14 as eras when development continued late into the season despite upcoming changes. The cap now forces stricter trade-offs, bringing earlier cutoffs for major upgrades.
What it means for fans and teams
- Fewer visible car evolutions late in the season.
- Heavier engineering investment redirected to 2026 concepts.
- Anticipation of a busier, upgrade-rich 2026 as new rules bed in.
For now, Ferrari and the rest are largely locked in — but next year promises a surge of innovation as the sport resets.
