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The clever electrical trick that gives Mercedes an edge in qualifying

AutosportJuly 6, 2026

Curated for Torqlytics readers — aggregated from trusted F1 publishers, not original reporting.


During qualifying for both races over the British Grand Prix weekend, one curious detail caught the eye: both Mercedes drivers completely lifted off the accelerator just a few metres before crossing the finish line. It's unusual behaviour, because drivers normally try to cross the line with the throttle pinned to squeeze out every last hundredth of a second.Paradoxical as it may seem, there ...