Mercedes aims for strong performance at Austrian GP amid Ferrari challenge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Mercedes is looking to rebound at the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend after being prevented from winning at the recent Barcelona-Catalunya GP. Guenther Steiner, former Haas F1 team principal, expressed confidence in Mercedes' ability to perform strongly at the Red Bull Ring, suggesting they have been preparing upgrades. He noted that despite the rising competition from Ferrari, Mercedes will be ready to compete at a high level. The constructors' standings currently show Mercedes leading with 262 points, followed by Ferrari at 190 points and McLaren at 141 points.
- •Guenther Steiner predicts Mercedes will bounce back at the Austrian GP
- •Mercedes leads the constructors' championship with 262 points
- •Ferrari is in second with 190 points, McLaren third at 141 points
- •The Austrian GP takes place at the Red Bull Ring this weekend
- •Mercedes is expected to introduce performance upgrades
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Mercedes tipped for Austrian GP comeback despite Ferrari threat
- 10:02 AMMotorsport.com — Mercedes tipped for Austrian GP comeback despite Ferrari threat
"Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes will silence its doubters at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, predicting that the Brackley outfit will bounce back "firing on all cylinders" despite the threat of Ferrari. During an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast ahead of the race weekend at the Red Bull Ring, Steiner dismissed suggestions that Mercedes could be ...Keep reading
"Guenther Steiner has backed Mercedes to rebound from its Barcelona-Catalunya GP defeat and return to form at the Austrian GP
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 10:02 AMMercedes tipped for Austrian GP comeback despite Ferrari threat
Guenther Steiner has backed Mercedes to rebound from its Barcelona-Catalunya GP defeat and return to form at the Austrian GP
- Motorsport.comJun 26, 2026, 10:02 AMMercedes tipped for Austrian GP comeback despite Ferrari threat
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes will silence its doubters at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, predicting that the Brackley outfit will bounce back "firing on all cylinders" despite the threat of Ferrari. During an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast ahead of the race weekend at the Red Bull Ring, Steiner dismissed suggestions that Mercedes could be ...Keep reading
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