Mercedes struggles with performance at Bahrain GP amid upgrade issues
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 9:54 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Mercedes faced significant challenges during the Bahrain Grand Prix held at the Sepang circuit. The team's upgraded floor and sidepod package struggled to perform, making it difficult for them to gauge its effectiveness. This marked the first return of Formula 1 to Sepang in nine years, complicating Mercedes' preparation. The issues highlighted the need for further analysis to understand the performance deficit. Investigations into the upgrade's impact will be crucial as the season progresses.
- •Mercedes introduced a revised update package at the Bahrain GP.
- •Conditions at Sepang hampered the team's ability to assess their upgrades.
- •This event was Formula 1's first visit to Sepang in nine years.
- •Further investigation is necessary to understand the performance issues.
- •The performance deficit could impact Mercedes in upcoming races.
- 9:54 AMMotorsport.com — The mechanisms at play behind Mercedes' difficult Bahrain GP weekend
- 9:54 AMAutosport — What caused Mercedes' pace deficit at Sepang despite upgraded W17?
"Mercedes' performance at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia will require further investigation as the conditions around the Sepang circuit made it difficult for the team to get a read on its latest update package. The team introduced a revised floor and sidepod package for F1's first visit to Sepang in nine years, but it became apparent that the team was struggling to unlock its usual ...Keep reading
"Mercedes' performance at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia will require further investigation as the conditions around the Sepang circuit made it difficult for the team to get a read on its latest update package. The team introduced a revised floor and sidepod package for F1's first visit to Sepang in nine years, but it became apparent that the team was struggling to unlock its usual ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 6, 2026, 9:54 AMThe mechanisms at play behind Mercedes' difficult Bahrain GP weekend
Mercedes' performance at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia will require further investigation as the conditions around the Sepang circuit made it difficult for the team to get a read on its latest update package. The team introduced a revised floor and sidepod package for F1's first visit to Sepang in nine years, but it became apparent that the team was struggling to unlock its usual ...Keep reading
- AutosportOct 6, 2026, 9:54 AMWhat caused Mercedes' pace deficit at Sepang despite upgraded W17?
Mercedes' performance at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia will require further investigation as the conditions around the Sepang circuit made it difficult for the team to get a read on its latest update package. The team introduced a revised floor and sidepod package for F1's first visit to Sepang in nine years, but it became apparent that the team was struggling to unlock its usual ...Keep reading
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