Power Unit
Mercedes dominates 2026 Australian GP as Ferrari strategy faces scrutiny
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Mercedes secured a commanding 1-2 finish at the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix with George Russell winning from pole ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took third — as covered in our race report. The result amplified questions over Ferrari's decision not to pit under virtual safety car periods, a call Lewis Hamilton criticized on team radio amid McLaren's praise for Mercedes' power unit mastery.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella says battery faults that caused both cars to miss the Chinese Grand Prix have been addressed by Mercedes HPP, expressing full confidence they won't recur at Suzuka.
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Rival Formula 1 manufacturers are intensifying efforts to alter the 2026 power unit regulations on compression ratio testing, targeting implementation before the Australian Grand Prix. Mercedes maintains its engine complies with current rules, while competitors suspect a loophole allows higher performance when engines are hot. Discussions in recent meetings have yet to yield a decision, requiring broad consensus for any change.