Mercedes prepares upgraded power unit for Kimi Antonelli and George Russell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Mercedes plans to introduce a sixth upgraded power unit for its W17 cars later this season, utilizing Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities regulations. The team is eyeing the upcoming races in Austin or Mexico to deploy the new components. This development follows a strategic engine change at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, where Kimi Antonelli took a back-of-the-grid penalty before winning the race. The team utilized that event to reset the component pool following recurring reliability issues with Antonelli’s earlier engines. While George Russell has managed his pool more effectively, the team continues to address the technical demands of the remaining ten-race schedule. Future engine integration remains a critical factor for the championship standings as Antonelli maintains his lead over Russell.
- •Mercedes plans to introduce a sixth upgraded power unit at either the United States or Mexico Grand Prix.
- •Kimi Antonelli overcame a back-of-the-grid penalty at Monza to secure a race win.
- •Reliability issues forced an early component replacement for Antonelli compared to teammate George Russell.
- •The team strategy involves navigating grid penalties while managing ten remaining races in the current season.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Mercedes Confirms Major ADUO Upgrade Following Kimi Antonelli’s Monza Win
"The Mercedes-AMG F1 team fitted Kimi Antonelli’s W17 with its fifth internal combustion engine and a complete set of power unit components for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, resulting in a back-of-the-grid penalty. However, this may not be the…
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