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How did Mercedes achieve “its solid turnaround” after opening day in Miami?
F1TechnicalMay 3, 2026
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The Sprint had been another reminder of Mercedes’ Achilles’ heel in 2026: race starts. Antonelli’s second‑place grid slot evaporated almost immediately due to what the team described as a “glitch in the system,” dropping him into a fierce intra‑team duel with Russell.