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Mercedes' upgrade letdown - What we know - The Race
Despite an upgraded car, Mercedes suffered its toughest F1 qualifying of the year. It's now scrambling for answers with multiple factors contributing to its disappointment
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3 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
Mercedes is scrambling to understand why its upgrade appears to have taken it backwards rather than forwards at Formula 1s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Dominant 2026 championship leader Mercedes …