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Mercedes explains upgrade made F1 car harder to drive

Kimi Antonelli George Russell

Mercedes' 2026 upgrade initially made its car harder to drive, but Singapore data provided clues. The team remains dominant, leading both championships with Antonelli and Russell.

How the sources differ

Autosport details the technical reasons behind the upgrade's difficulty, while Motorsport.com focuses on championship dominance. The Race speculates on future concerns, and PlanetF1 covers upgrade plans. The social post is unrelated.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most technical depth on the upgrade's impact, directly addressing the core story with detailed data from Singapore.

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