Wolff says Mercedes lacks money to match rival upgrades

First reported 21 hours ago · latest an hour ago

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says the team hasn't got the money to develop its 2026 car as much as McLaren and Ferrari, who have made significant progress with upgrades.

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ESPN F1 leads on Wolff's comments about lacking money to match McLaren, while Autosport and Motorsport.com detail the conservative upgrade plan at Mercedes. BBC Sport F1 frames it as Mercedes being unable to develop at the same rhythm as rivals. The r/formula1 posts share the same story without additional reporting.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most complete coverage with context on McLaren and Ferrari's upgrade progress and Mercedes' conservative plan, and includes an image.

Wolff says Mercedes lacks money to match rival upgrades

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Wolff: Mercedes lack money to match McLaren

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