Mercedes unveil huge array of F1 upgrades in final title push

It is the biggest update package seen on the W17s of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli since the Canadian GP in May.

By Fergal Walsh · Racing News 365

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 3:07 AM

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Mercedes has introduced a major package of seven upgraded components ahead of the race in Malaysia.
The updates include a heavily modified floor, rear suspension adjustments, and optimized brake drum winglets.
Kimi Antonelli leads teammate George Russell by 66 points in the drivers' championship standings.

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Mercedes has introduced a major upgrade package featuring seven updated components on its W17 cars ahead of the race at the Sepang International Circuit. The package marks the team's most significant array of updates in over four months as it looks to solidify its championship lead.

The modifications focus primarily on a heavily revised floor alongside rear suspension updates and optimized brake drum winglets. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli currently holds a 66-point lead over teammate George Russell, while Mercedes leads Ferrari by 160 points in the constructors' standings.

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