Allison: "The bulk of the team in Brackley is already preparing for next year"

Mercedes have been a cut above the rest of the field this season and it looks as if they are already going to be the team to beat in 2020 after James Allison revealed the team are already working on next season.

Lewis Hamilton wrapped up his sixth Formula 1 World Championship at the US Grand Prix, his fifth with Mercedes and his third in as many years. The only blemish on Hamilton's Mercedes record is the 2016 season which was still won by the Silver Arrow of Nico Rosberg.

Mercedes have been untouchable in the last six years and you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't expect them to succeed again in 2020. And it looks as if they will be a step ahead of everyone again next year with Allison revealing the team are already working hard next season.

“We obviously want a good result here, but the bulk of the team in Brackley is already preparing for next year,” said James Allison said in Brazil.

“I don’t think it’s a secret to say that all the top teams have been working on their 2020 cars for quite some time.

“We know what the power units will be, what the gearboxes will be, and many aspects are already at the production stage.

“All the basic layout decisions have been made, and it’s basically clear what’s happening with the aero. I think it’s going to be a very exciting season.

“It’s not just Ferrari, Red Bull are also looking pretty confident. As the rules are remaining stable, the advantage in Melbourne will be with the team that worked the best in the winter."