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F1TECH: How did Mercedes upgrade its field-leading W17 in Montreal?
Mercedes arrived in Montréal with its first major upgrade package of the 2026 season, a striking contrast to the opening four rounds in which the dominant W17 required almost no development to remain the class of the field. But Canada marked a shift: for the first time this year, Mercedes brought a comprehensive aerodynamic update, touching every major flow sensitive region of the car — from the front wing to the diffuser roof. The package was not reactive; it was strategic. Even a dominant car must evolve to stay ahead, and Mercedes used Montréal’s unique demands — heavy braking, long straights, and slow speed traction zones — as the ideal environment to introduce a broad...
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