Team Update Combined from 2 sources
Mercedes questions latest W17 upgrade after Bahrain weekend
Mercedes has been left with doubts about its latest W17 upgrade following a difficult Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. George Russell described the situation as a "big question mark" as the team assessed its package after struggling for pace.
F1 Hub Newsroom
October 3, 2026
Mercedes is assessing its latest W17 upgrade after a disappointing Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. Reports from multiple outlets said the team was left questioning the package following its pace struggles.
George Russell said the situation is a "big question mark" as Mercedes works to understand what happened. The team’s latest update became a focus after the setback in Bahrain.