Mercedes adjusts diffuser design amid competitor scrutiny at Canadian GP
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 6:41 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
At the Canadian Grand Prix, Mercedes debuted its first major upgrade package of the season, including changes to the front wing and floor. However, the team faced scrutiny from rivals regarding several rear solutions of the W17 model. Competitors have shown particular interest in how teams are extending their diffusers since winter testing. The adjustments by Mercedes are part of their response to competitor feedback.
- •Mercedes introduced major upgrades during the Canadian Grand Prix.
- •The team revised the front wing and floor of the W17.
- •Rival teams focused on Mercedes' diffuser design.
- •Competitors are exploring methods to extend diffusers effectively.
- •Kimi Antonelli and George Russell are the team's drivers.
- 8:07 PMAutosport — Mercedes forced into diffuser tweaks after rival complaints and FIA intervention
- 6:41 PMMotorsport.com — Mercedes forced to tweak F1 diffuser after rival complaints
"Mercedes arrived at the Canadian Grand Prix with its first major upgrade package of the season. The team of championship leader Kimi Antonelli and George Russell revised, among other things, the front wing and floor, although rivals also took an interest in several solutions at the rear of the W17. Since winter testing, teams have been trying to find clever ways to extend the diffuser, for ...Keep reading
"Mercedes arrived at the Canadian Grand Prix with its first major upgrade package of the season. The team of championship leader Kimi Antonelli and George Russell revised, among other things, the front wing and floor, although rivals also took an interest in several solutions at the rear of the W17. Since winter testing, teams have been trying to find clever ways to extend the diffuser, for ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJun 25, 2026, 8:07 PMMercedes forced into diffuser tweaks after rival complaints and FIA intervention
Mercedes arrived at the Canadian Grand Prix with its first major upgrade package of the season. The team of championship leader Kimi Antonelli and George Russell revised, among other things, the front wing and floor, although rivals also took an interest in several solutions at the rear of the W17. Since winter testing, teams have been trying to find clever ways to extend the diffuser, for ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 25, 2026, 6:41 PMMercedes forced to tweak F1 diffuser after rival complaints
Mercedes arrived at the Canadian Grand Prix with its first major upgrade package of the season. The team of championship leader Kimi Antonelli and George Russell revised, among other things, the front wing and floor, although rivals also took an interest in several solutions at the rear of the W17. Since winter testing, teams have been trying to find clever ways to extend the diffuser, for ...Keep reading
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