Wolff: Singapore comparison to inform Mercedes’ 2027 development

Mercedes’ comparison of its latest and previous car specifications in Singapore is intended to guide its development direction for 2027, Toto Wolff says. The exercise should identify what works on each version and which elements the team can carry forward.

Before the Singapore weekend, Mercedes said it was still investigating why its performance had dipped at Sepang.

Wolff said Mercedes had to manage its cost-cap spending carefully but judged a larger update the right strategic choice. That approach had worked so far, he said, citing the successful Montreal upgrade. If a large package falls short, it can be difficult to work out what has not worked, Wolff said. The team may consider smaller steps in future because they could be easier to reverse.

After the first practice session in Singapore, Wolff said what Mercedes had learned was only one data point; more time was needed for a conclusive assessment.