Mercedes determined to keep foot on the gas going into Miami

The Mercedes AMG F1 team is determined to keep up the momentum of the opening rounds as racing finally resumes in Miami.

So far this season, the famous Silver Arrows have dominated proceedings with George Russell winning the season opener in Melbourne before young teammate Kimi Antonelli notched back-to-back victories in China and Japan.

Now, after the cancellation of the Bahrain and the Saudia Arabia GPs, F1 Racing returns but with a slight difference.

The sweeping Power Unit regulation changes in place for the 2026 season have led to no shortage of complaints, specifically of the danger of closing speeds under ‘lift and coast’ when drivers slow to recharge energy for the PU.

In response, the FIA has made changes for Miami and beyond, possibly meaning that Mercedes’ advantage could be nullified.

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But, according to team principal Toto Wolff, the time off and regulation changes won’t necessarily mean that his team will come back any weaker than before.

“We’ve used this break to analyse the opening races honestly, address our weaknesses and continue to raise our level,” commented Wolff on his team’s official press release.

“We’ve started the season well, but that counts for very little if you stand still.

“We also know that our competitors will have used this time effectively to improve their packages and build a deeper understanding of their cars, so we expect the field to be closer in Miami.

“That’s the reality of F1; it’s a challenge we not only welcome but must rise to.”

Wolff added that the regulation tweaks aren’t so radical as to dramatically alter the status quo overnight, although how it plays out over the next races remains to be seen.

“As a sport, we have also used this time to engage in constructive and open dialogue with all stakeholders.

“The regulatory tweaks are an evolution rather than a revolution, designed to build on the quality of racing we’ve seen so far while allowing the drivers to push to the limit.

“These changes respect the DNA of our sport and I’m confident they will contribute to an even stronger spectacle going forward.”

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