George Russell and Kimi Antonelli - Photo: Race Pictures

Mercedes eyeing edge with fresh updates for the United States GP

17:42, 17 Oct

byOlly Darcy

Mercedes will look to find an advantage at the United States Grand Prix, with them and Haas being the only teams to bring updates.

Before action got underway at the Circuit of The Americas, the German team finally made their 2026 driver line-up official after months of speculation, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli both returning for next year.

Now, in Austin, the Brit and the Italian will have a new update added since the Singapore Grand Prix, while Haas brings five new changes to their car.

George Russell celebrates his Singapore GP victory on the podium - Photo: Race Pictures

Mercedes making a change

After Russell's impressive victory around the Marina Bay Circuit, one change will be made to the W15 for the fourth sprint weekend of the 2025 season.

The updated component is on the rear corner of the car, with a performance upgrade to help local load added to help deal with the high-speed corners that the Circuit of The Americas boast.

Russell will be searching for back-to-back wins for the first time in his F1 career. while Antonelli will be hoping he can make his way up onto the podium for just the second time in his rookie season.

Mercedes updates brought to the United States Grand Prix - Photos: FIA

Haas brings several updates to Austin

Haas are the only other team that have updates installed onto their car for this weekend, bringing many as the midfield battle continues.

Five updates have been brought for Ollie Bearman and esteban Ocon, and all of them are performances updates as the American team look to chase down Sauber and Aston Martin ahead of them.

These changes have been to the floor body, the floor fences, the floor edge, the rear corner and the sidepod inlet.

Haas' updates for the United States Grand Prix - Photos: FIA

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