McLaren’s Mercedes engine upgrade lands at the right moment
McLaren will receive Mercedes’ latest-spec engine at the Belgian Grand Prix, two rounds after it debuted in the works Mercedes cars.
Sources: The Race
Wednesday
July 15, 2026
Technical
Aston Martin’s Honda update is set for Zandvoort
Honda’s revised power unit is expected to arrive on Aston Martin’s car at the Dutch Grand Prix, with trackside chief Shintaro Orihara saying there would be “two more races” before the upgrade.
Why Pirelli’s wheel-rim fight matters for the 2026 tyres
Pirelli’s explanation of wheel-rim development and driving style underlines how important tyre behaviour will be in F1’s next rules reset.
Governance
The return of louder engines is back on F1’s agenda
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 chief Stefano Domenicali are pushing the idea of naturally aspirated V8s from 2030 or 2031, but manufacturers appear more aligned on sustainable fuels, modest electrification and lower complexity.
Driver Market
Russell’s title talk points to a deeper Mercedes deficit
George Russell’s remarks are being read through the lens of where he is losing time to Kimi Antonelli, with The Race pointing to specific inputs and weaknesses behind Mercedes’ current shape.
Sources: The Race