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Mercedes Upgrades Assessment Confirms New Specification for Austin Race Weekend
Mercedes ran split car specifications at the Singapore Grand Prix to evaluate recent aerodynamic developments on the W17. Toto Wolff confirmed that both drivers are expected to race the newer package at the United States Grand Prix in Austin.
19 Oct 2026
4 Oct 2026
Mercedes Upgrades Falter at Sepang as Verstappen Takes Bahrain GP Pole
Mercedes struggled in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia as aerodynamic upgrades introduced straight-line drag and severe understeer. Max Verstappen claimed pole position ahead of Lewis Hamilton, while Kimi Antonelli and George Russell qualified fourth and eighth respectively.
3 Oct 2026
Mercedes Accepts Responsibility for Antonelli’s Silverstone Mechanical Failure
Mercedes has taken responsibility for a wheel-shield failure that cost Kimi Antonelli a potential win at the British Grand Prix. The incident, combined with a track-limits penalty, resulted in a non-score for the championship leader, narrowing his lead over George Russell to 25 points.
3 Oct 2026
British GP Safety Car Error: FIA Technical Analysis
The FIA has confirmed that a software error caused an incorrect 'Safety Car In This Lap' message during the British GP. The race finished under the Safety Car to comply with regulations requiring a full lap after unlapping.
3 Oct 2026
Mercedes Targets Power Unit Fixes Ahead of Hungarian GP
Mercedes has identified a software bug as the cause of recent power unit issues and expects a resolution for the Hungarian Grand Prix. George Russell, currently 50 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli, describes the 2026 season as his most challenging psychological battle to date.
2 Aug 2026
George Russell Faces Power Unit Change After Hungarian GP Qualifying Leak
George Russell will start the Hungarian Grand Prix with a new power unit after a water leak caused by a kerb strike ended his qualifying session early. The Mercedes driver avoids a grid penalty, but the incident highlights ongoing reliability struggles within the team.
29 Jul 2026
George Russell Faces Mechanical Woes Amidst Mercedes Struggles
George Russell describes his 2026 season as his most difficult to date following a series of engine and reliability issues, the latest of which compromised his start at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
24 Jul 2026
Formula 1 Weighs Sepang Return for 2026 Calendar
Formula 1 is considering a return to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia to fill gaps in the 2026 calendar, potentially scheduling an October race between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix.
21 Jul 2026
George Russell Rules Out Driving Style as Cause for Mercedes Pace Deficit
George Russell has concluded that his driving style is not responsible for his recent pace deficit to teammate Kimi Antonelli. Despite testing various adjustments, Russell and Mercedes are still searching for a technical explanation for the significant time loss observed during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend.
12 Jul 2026
Russell Acknowledges Performance Deficit to Antonelli in F1 Standings
George Russell has admitted that teammate Kimi Antonelli currently deserves his lead in the F1 standings, citing a need to improve his own performance and understanding of the Mercedes car. Despite a podium finish at Silverstone, Russell remains focused on closing the 25-point gap as the team faces increased pressure from Ferrari.
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22 Oct 2026
Mercedes Austin upgrades run on both cars as title nears
Mercedes will run their latest aerodynamic package on both Kimi Antonelli and George Russell's cars at the United States Grand Prix, ending the split specification used in Singapore. Antonelli could clinch the Drivers' Championship on Sunday, while Mercedes hold a 134-point constructors' lead over Ferrari.
21 Oct 2026
Horner F1 return talk follows Wolff rivalry remarks
Christian Horner says Toto Wolff and Mercedes are finding Formula 1 "easier" without him, while insisting his long rivalry with the Mercedes team principal was never personal. The former Red Bull team principal also addressed links to Ferrari, Alpine and Aston Martin, saying he is in no rush to return to the pit wall.