Formula 1 3 Days

Last updated: August 7, 2026, 12:08 AM ET

Upgrade Watch

Mercedes is "closely monitoring" when to introduce its next round of F1 2026 upgrades, with Toto Wolff revealing that more parts are planned for the second half of the season as the team evaluates rival packages before committing to a specific introduction timeline. Mercedes is closely monitoring rival upgrades. McLaren will race its rotating 'Macarena' rear-wing concept, but only at an unspecified future point, according to team principal Andrea Stella, who has remained deliberately vague about the debut date for the innovative aerodynamic design despite extensive testing. McLaren has been coy about the wing's debut. Honda only realized the full scale of its F1 problems in January, despite the high expectations surrounding Aston Martin's state-of-the-art Silverstone factory, legendary designer Adrian Newey, and a works partnership, forcing a rushed push toward a Zandvoort upgrade. Honda realized its struggles late, prompting a Zandvoort upgrade.

Technical & Regulation

The FIA has explained why banning algorithms in F1 power units won't work, pushing back against driver criticism of the 2026 regulations while insisting fans are enjoying the racing based on its own Fan Voice programme. FIA explained its stance on algorithm bans. Williams simulator driver Victor Martins says he can have an impact on the car, though not always directly, describing his role in the team's development program and how his feedback shapes the car's evolution. Martins described his role at Williams.