FIA grants Mercedes engine upgrades despite their dominant season
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 12:34 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The FIA has allowed Mercedes to upgrade their engine after they have won all six races of the 2026 season, including the most recent Monaco Grand Prix. This decision follows the performance ratings that ranked Red Bull as the top engine provider. Both Mercedes and Ferrari will receive upgrades, while Red Bull, given their strong performance, will not. The ruling has raised questions among commentators regarding the fairness of granting upgrades to a team which has performed well this season. The next race, the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, is set to take place this weekend.
- •Mercedes has won all six races this season.
- •Red Bull is rated as having the most powerful engine.
- •FIA's decision allows upgrades for Mercedes and Ferrari.
- •The Monaco Grand Prix revealed this engine upgrade ruling.
- •The Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix is next on the calendar.
"Following the FIA's decision to grant 2026 pace-setters Mercedes with the opportunity to upgrade their engine, David Croft and Craig Slater discuss the situation on The F1 Show podcast.
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