Hywel Thomas
Managing director of Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains, overseeing development of Mercedes power units and leading the team through the transition to the 2026 power unit regulations.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 36min
Toto Wolff + Hywel Thomas: racing towards 2026
Toto Wolff, the strategic genius behind Mercedes F1, is joined by Hywel Thomas, Managing Director of Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains. They dive into the thrilling changes coming in 2026, including new power units and sustainable fuels. Hear their insights on the challenges of energy management and the need for drivers to enhance their skills. They reflect on George Russell's growth and Kimi Antonelli's rookie journey while expressing a mix of excitement and nerves about the upcoming season, calling it a transformative era for F1.
Feb 18, 2026 • 34min
Back At Base S3: 6. A Clean Sheet
Valtteri Bottas, veteran F1 driver returning with Cadillac, reflects on off-season training and shaping a new team. Kimi Antonelli, young Mercedes driver, shares his home life and thoughts on 2026 rule changes. Hywel Thomas, MD of Mercedes HPP, explains the end of an engine era and the technical shift to new power units. They discuss factory celebrations, engineering challenges, and the race toward 2026.
