With three races down and three Mercedes wins, the team isn’t messing about in 2026.
George Russell believes that the 2026 technical regulations favor Mercedes’ strengths, following their successful start to the season and years of challenges in Formula 1.
Mercedes has dominated the first three races with three victories, including a win by Russell in China, along with four front-row lockouts by Russell and teammate Kimi Antonelli.
Antonelli currently leads the drivers’ championship with wins in China and Japan, while Mercedes leads the standings with 135 points, a significant 40 points ahead of Ferrari.
Mercedes was expected to excel under the new regulations after struggling during the ground effects era, where they only won seven races in four seasons.
Russell highlighted the team’s struggles with the old rules but expressed confidence in Mercedes’ engineering capabilities under the 2026 regulations.
The team’s determination to reclaim the top spot in F1 has been a driving force behind their early success in the season, fueling their motivation to excel throughout the year.
