We have lost points through self-inflicted issues. The team is working flat out to understand them, fix them, and ensure we are giving both drivers the tools they need to maximise every weekend.
Reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa will participate in his second FP1 session of the season, following his first outing in Austria last month, this time driving Ollie Bearman's VF-26.
Reserve driver, Paul Aron, will make his first appearance of the season for the team in FP1, taking over Franco's car.
Despite showing encouraging pace throughout the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix weekend, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finished fifth and seventh respectively after a race that didn't fully reward the ...
The three softest compounds in the range will also be used in Budapest. They are the ideal selection for a slow track where traction and braking stability are crucial to tackle direction changes.
Max Verstappen admits that a dramatic loss of engine power on the opening lap left him fearing the very worst.
"We have the most powerful power unit," declares Toto Wolff, as he reveals that all cars powered by Mercedes had issues in Belgium.
Oscar Piastri hits out following energy management issues similar to those experienced by George Russell. Throughout the Spa weekend, the Australian, like Russell at Mercedes, was unable to match his ...
Lewis Hamilton insisted that his opening lap clash with George Russell was a racing incident, the Mercedes driver agreed, but the stewards didn't. However, while most believed Charles Leclerc's clash ...
"I'm numb to the disappointment," admits George Russell as teammate Kimi Antonelli extends championship lead. Starting from third on the grid, the Mercedes driver maintained the position as the field ...
A hard-charging race at Spa-Francorchamps saw both Mastercard McLaren Formula 1 Team drivers advance from their starting positions, displaying strong pace to finish the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix in P5 ...
Mixed feeling for Mercedes as Antonelli wins and Russell crashes out, while Ferrari signals that the championships are far from decided.