Suzuka: Daniel Ricciardo has called for the current crop of Formula One drivers to "have more of a voice" in shaping the sport's future direction, ahead of the planned 2021 regulation change by F1's governing body FIA.

F1 will undergo its biggest overhaul since the introduction of V6 turbo hybrid engines in 2014 in less than two years. The exact nature of the new regulations won't be released until later this month. Formula One and FIA want to make the new-generation cars more financially viable for all 10 teams on the grid by the introduction of some standard parts, while reducing the aerodynamic impact of the 2019 cars that have produced largely processional racing this season.

Speak up: Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo, left, with Lewis Hamilton, right, of Mercedes. Credit:AP

Mercedes has dominated F1 since the last significant regulation change six seasons ago, with Lewis Hamilton on track for his fifth world title in that span. Mercedes is looking to wrap up its record-equalling sixth constructors' title in succession at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, matching Ferrari's streak from 1999-2004.

Alterations to the way a grand prix weekend is run have also been on the agenda, including reverse-grid Saturday qualifying races to determine the starting order for the grand prix proper the following day.