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Mercedes introduces new F1 upgrade package
Mercedes has unveiled a significant new upgrade package, with reports linking the changes to its 2026 development direction. The updates were brought to the Bahrain Grand Prix, where they were described as a major set of revisions.
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October 2, 2026
Multiple reports said Mercedes introduced a new upgrade package for its Formula 1 car. PlanetF1 said the changes point to a high level of confidence at Brackley.
Crash.net described the update as a major raft of upgrades brought to the Bahrain Grand Prix. It also linked the package to Mercedes’ 2026 F1 car development.
PlanetF1 further reported that Mercedes has taken up a 2026 development path that McLaren had abandoned.