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I agree that Mercedes has the best engine, but I think they also have a pretty nice chassis, too. And, I hate the lack of testing, as much as I also dislike limiting strategy options like refuelling, or making changes to the car after qualifying, or being able to select whatever tire they want, etc.
The fact is, F1 is seldom equal for long. Whether someone has a better idea (Lotus, in 1977, Williams in 1994; or maybe McLaren in the early 80's) or a better engine (Tag turbo, assorted Ferraris, etc.) or the best designer (Newey... lately) or better drivers (Schumi, Senna, Prost) , a better strategist (Brawn) or whatever, one team has often kicked butt and taken no prisoners. It would be interesting to study whether the biggest budget, or the best designer, or the best driver, etc. has the most impact on success, long term.
Sometimes I think they change the formula, just to mix things up a little.
JR
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