Mercedes‑AMG’s race strategy and battery performance under the spotlight after Australia

Mercedes‑AMG’s victory in Melbourne highlighted more than a strong result; it exposed how strategy and energy systems shaped the opening race under 2026 regulations.

What happened: Mercedes pitted both cars during a virtual safety car and then ran long on older tyres to hold track position, while Ferrari delayed stops and lost ground.

Who is involved: Mercedes‑AMG team personnel, drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, and rival teams Ferrari and Red Bull observing tyre wear and energy deployment data.

Why it matters: the outcome shows Mercedes’ race‑pace and battery management can offset starting deficits.

Rivals must adapt tyre strategies and energy deployment maps, and teams will prioritise race simulations and component tuning before Shanghai to avoid repeating Ferrari’s strategic misstep.

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