Have Mercedes' rivals caught up as F1 upgrade battle ignites?
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- Mercedes introduced only two new parts for Miami, keeping its W16 chassis largely unchanged.
- Ferrari rolled out a grid‑leading 11 new components, the most of any team at the weekend.
- McLaren secured pole and a sprint race win with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, marking the first non‑Mercedes pole in 2026.
- Red Bull added seven upgrades and returned to the front of the pack during the sprint, challenging Mercedes' dominance.
- Kimi Antonelli claimed the Sunday Grand Prix victory, extending Mercedes' perfect four‑race win streak.
Why it matters: Mercedes preserves its 4‑race winning streak, yet Ferrari’s 11‑part upgrade and McLaren’s sprint triumph shrink the margin, compelling Mercedes to deliver a bigger upgrade before the Canada GP or risk losing points and sponsor visibility.
