'Three tenths backwards' - Wolff admits confusion over Mercedes upgrades

Toto Wolff has admitted his surprise at Mercedes' major upgrade package for the Bahrain Grand Prix having appeared to take the team backwards, following an underwhelming qualifying display.

Despite dominating the 2026 season, Mercedes have brought far fewer upgrades than their rivals at the front of the grid, which meant anticipation had built around the addition of their first major package since May.