Mercedes prepares major upgrades to improve performance this season
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:48 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Mercedes is set to launch its next major upgrades as the season proceeds. The team expresses confidence that these changes will help recover the performance gap that its rivals have expanded in recent races. The upgrades come during a competitive stretch in the schedule, where performance consistency is crucial. As the team gears up for the upcoming races, further details on the implementations are anticipated.
- •Mercedes confident about upcoming performance upgrades
- •Rivals have widened performance gap in recent races
- •Upcoming races critical for championship standings
- •Team gearing up for important changes
- 2:17 PMESPN F1 — Merc upgrades coming; 'enjoying the challenge'
"Mercedes remains confident that its next major upgrade will recover the performance deficit its rivals have opened up at recent races.
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