Mercedes leads Madrid upgrade push as new Madring joins F1 calendar
Reports indicate Mercedes is leading the way on upgrades for Madrid, with a triple W17 update confirmed in one account. The Madring is also noted as the first new addition to the Formula 1 calendar since Las Vegas in 2023.

Multiple reports focused on the technical picture ahead of Madrid, with Mercedes identified as the team leading the way on upgrades for the event. One report specifically said a triple upgrade package for the Mercedes W17 had been confirmed.
The coverage also highlighted the significance of the Madring itself. It is described as the first new addition to the Formula 1 calendar since Las Vegas joined in 2023.
Another report examined what upgrades from Ferrari and Mercedes may indicate about the demands of the new circuit, though no further technical details were provided in the sourced information.