Mercedes urged to expedite F1 upgrades as Ferrari gains momentum
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:29 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Juan Pablo Montoya highlighted the need for Mercedes to accelerate its upgrade schedule to prevent losing ground to Ferrari in the ongoing Formula 1 season. Speaking on F1 TV's Weekend Warm-up show, Montoya emphasized that relying on infrequent major upgrades could hinder the team's performance. As the Austrian Grand Prix approaches on 28 June at the Red Bull Ring, Mercedes faces the challenge of maintaining its early-season success, especially after George Russell and Kimi Antonelli's strong performances. Antonelli leads the drivers' championship with 156 points, while Lewis Hamilton, now with Ferrari, sits second with 115 points.
- •Montoya warns Mercedes to rethink its upgrade strategy.
- •Ferrari's recent performance puts pressure on Mercedes.
- •Austrian Grand Prix scheduled for 28 June at Red Bull Ring.
- •Kimi Antonelli leads drivers' championship with 156 points.
- •Lewis Hamilton is second with 115 points after joining Ferrari.
- 9:29 AMMotorsport.com — Mercedes told to speed up F1 upgrades as Ferrari pressure builds
- 9:29 AMYahoo Sports — Mercedes told to speed up F1 upgrades as Ferrari pressure builds
"Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has warned that Mercedes may need to rethink its development strategy, arguing that the Brackley outfit must begin delivering upgrades "quicker" to avoid falling behind in the mid-season development race. Speaking ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix on F1 TV's Weekend Warm-up show, the seven-time grand prix winner discussed the Toto Wolff-led team's ...Keep reading
"Juan Pablo Montoya has warned that Mercedes must speed up its upgrade schedule to avoid losing ground to Ferrari
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 27, 2026, 9:29 AMMercedes told to speed up F1 upgrades as Ferrari pressure builds
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has warned that Mercedes may need to rethink its development strategy, arguing that the Brackley outfit must begin delivering upgrades "quicker" to avoid falling behind in the mid-season development race. Speaking ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix on F1 TV's Weekend Warm-up show, the seven-time grand prix winner discussed the Toto Wolff-led team's ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 9:29 AMMercedes told to speed up F1 upgrades as Ferrari pressure builds
Juan Pablo Montoya has warned that Mercedes must speed up its upgrade schedule to avoid losing ground to Ferrari
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