Singapore GP 2026: Mercedes cut down to size, with or without upgrades

Singapore GP 2026: Mercedes cut down to size, with or without upgrades

Marco Sassara
11 ottobre 2026

Singapore GP qualifying confirmed the picture seen in Bahrain: Verstappen’s Red Bull took a second straight pole, ahead of both Ferraris and a Mercedes team that has been cut down to size.

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Mercedes run contrasting cars in Singapore Sprint as Russell welcomes call

Mercedes run contrasting cars in Singapore Sprint as Russell welcomes call

Marco Sassara
10 ottobre 2026

Mercedes are waiting to assess the true pace of both cars, but after repeatedly opposing team decisions, Russell is grateful this time.

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Upgrades: Mercedes and McLaren in doubt, Red Bull on the rise. What about Ferrari?

Upgrades: Mercedes and McLaren in doubt, Red Bull on the rise. What about Ferrari?

Claudio Brembati
7 ottobre 2026

The upgrades battle has so far featured steady, targeted development. Now a delicate new phase is under way, and Ferrari must take care with its Austin package.

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Seven teams bring Sepang upgrades as Mercedes overhaul the W17

Seven teams bring Sepang upgrades as Mercedes overhaul the W17

Daniele Muscarella
2 ottobre 2026

The FIA’s official document lists every upgrade declared for the Bahrain GP at Sepang, with seven teams introducing changes and Mercedes bringing the most extensive package of the weekend.

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Bahrain GP: technical analysis and pitlane images as first Sepang upgrades emerge

Bahrain GP: technical analysis and pitlane images as first Sepang upgrades emerge

Daniele Muscarella
1 ottobre 2026

A pitlane look at the key technical developments for the Bahrain GP at Sepang, including upgrades, aerodynamics, set-up, energy management, brakes, Power Units and team solutions.

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Mercedes remain the benchmark beyond the power unit as Sepang upgrades arrive

Mercedes remain the benchmark beyond the power unit as Sepang upgrades arrive

Martina Luraghi
29 settembre 2026

Baku showed why Toto Wolff’s team deservedly lead both world championship standings, with their advantage extending well beyond engine efficiency alone.

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Audi’s Baku disaster: major upgrades fail to deliver

Audi’s Baku disaster: major upgrades fail to deliver

Claudio Brembati
27 settembre 2026

Audi’s major upgrade package led to its first double Q1 elimination of the season and an anonymous race in Baku. What went wrong with the R26-B?

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Azerbaijan GP: all official upgrades as McLaren goes on the attack

Azerbaijan GP: all official upgrades as McLaren goes on the attack

Daniele Muscarella
24 settembre 2026

Six teams have introduced upgrades for Baku, with Audi revising almost the entire car and McLaren working from the sidepods to the diffuser and even altering its wing’s straight-line operation.

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Telemetry: Norris takes pole despite error as Ferrari’s ADUO2 puzzle remains

Telemetry: Norris takes pole despite error as Ferrari’s ADUO2 puzzle remains

Claudio Brembati
13 settembre 2026

A fiercely close qualifying session in Madrid was decided by thousandths. Norris starred despite an error, while Ferrari’s ADUO upgrades showed no obvious difference between its two drivers.

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Mercedes set for major upgrade package as Antonelli reveals its arrival

Mercedes set for major upgrade package as Antonelli reveals its arrival

Daniele Muscarella
3 settembre 2026

Kimi Antonelli has confirmed Mercedes will introduce its next major W17 upgrade package at the Malaysian Grand Prix after several races without significant developments.

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Ferrari under the microscope as rivals study its development push

Ferrari under the microscope as rivals study its development push

Alessio Ciancola
14 agosto 2026

McLaren says it is trying to understand how Ferrari has delivered such an effective and extensive stream of upgrades this season, with Maranello now under close scrutiny.

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