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Mercedes dominant as never before: here’s why in 2026
The Brackley team found a turning point: tyre management, balance and sharp race reading made the difference.
26 September 2026 1 min read 1 views
Mercedes put together its most convincing weekend of 2026 thanks to a car that was finally easy to bring into the right operating window. The technical package worked especially well in race pace and tyre degradation, two key areas in modern motorsport.
Another factor was the team’s ability to adapt quickly to different circuits and conditions, while avoiding the mistakes that had often limited previous seasons. On track, the message was clear: once everything clicked, the gap to its rivals became decisive.