Mercedes outlines F1 upgrade strategy amid Ferrari and Red Bull threats
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin addressed the team's concerns following the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. George Russell achieved a second-place finish while teammate Kimi Antonelli faced a setback due to a dislodged wheel shield. Shovlin emphasized the challenge posed by the resurgent performances of Ferrari and Red Bull, indicating that enhancements to their car will be crucial going forward.
- •Andrew Shovlin spoke after the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
- •George Russell finished second in the race.
- •Kimi Antonelli had a dislodged wheel shield during the event.
- •Shovlin noted the increasing threat from Ferrari and Red Bull.
- •Mercedes is set to implement car upgrades in response.
- 11:00 AMMotorsport.com — Mercedes confirms F1 upgrade strategy amid Ferrari and Red Bull resurgence
"Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has warned followers of the team that the Brackley outfit faces an escalating threat from a resurgent Ferrari and Red Bull. Speaking after the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone, where George Russell salvage a second-place finish while team-mate Kimi Antonelli suffered a dislodged wheel shield, Shovlin noted the steps taken by ...Keep reading
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