Formula 1 3 Days

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Formula 1 Team Developments

Mercedes has dismissed suggestions of favouritism between its drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, with technical director James Allison calling such notions "alien" to the team's ethos. The Silver Arrows are grappling with a battery issue that has led to recent costly race retirements for both drivers, an anomaly they are actively seeking a permanent solution for. Despite the frustration, Mercedes opted not to appeal penalties incurred by Russell at the Monaco Grand Prix, withdrawing its request for a review of the results.

Meanwhile, Ferrari is awaiting FIA approval to introduce an upgraded power unit, potentially as early as the Austrian Grand Prix. This development aims to boost the Scuderia's performance as the season progresses. Elsewhere, Aston Martin acknowledges that recent weekends in Monaco and Barcelona have starkly exposed the limitations of their AMR26 car, leaving the team with a clear understanding of the challenges ahead. Red Bull, meanwhile, is expected to introduce upgrades in Austria, though the team is managing expectations regarding the impact of these changes given the impending 2026 regulation overhaul which is shaping the current development race.