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Mercedes is leading the way with upgrades for this weekend’s F1 Canadian GP, as the German marque looks to stretch its lead in the standings.
Mercedes is introducing extensive upgrades for the Canadian Grand Prix in Formula 1, aiming to extend its lead in the championship race. The European leg of the 2026 campaign is about to begin following this weekend’s event at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Despite the reshuffling of the pecking order due to new technical regulations, teams are striving to regain performance. The clean slate allows for significant advancements on the grid with the right upgrades. Nine teams, including Championship leaders Mercedes, are bringing upgrade packages to Montreal, with McLaren also focusing on narrowing the gap to Mercedes and Red Bull. McLaren and Red Bull are emphasizing upgrades for performance, while Aston Martin has chosen to skip bringing upgrades to the Canadian Grand Prix, setting the stage for an intensifying midfield battle in F1.
