Mercedes Traces Costly DNFs to Battery Issue as It Works on a Fix

Toto Wolff orders urgent Mercedes fix after F1 Barcelona reliability issues

Toto Wolff says Mercedes will do everything possible to identify the cause of its recent Formula 1 power unit failures after another frustrating retirement for the team in Spain. Not the perfect weekend, but some magic moments nonetheless in BCN pic.twitter.com/cXXr2vIdNE— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) June 15, 2026 Kimi Antonelli looked set for a strong result in Barcelona before his race ended late on. The Italian was running…

Mercedes’ Battery Breakthrough: End Of DNFs Or False Dawn?

Mercedes says the battery gremlins are finally on a leash, but after a car that quit while running second and another that nodded off while leading, are we getting a comeback or a rerun with extra popcorn? Picture a power pack that needs a boat ride home for “time out” before anyone can poke it—meanwhile the team turns the wick down and smiles through gritted teeth. Now they’re quietly sliding new parts into the mix and calling it the fix for th…

Mercedes confirms latest findings after Russell, Antonelli DNF investigation

Mercedes' has confirmed its latest findings in an investigation over the cause of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli's DNFs in F1 2026.

Mercedes Identifies Battery Issues Behind Costly Formula 1 Retirements

Mercedes technical director James Allison has revealed that the team believes it has identified the source of the reliability problems that have disrupted its otherwise dominant 2026 Formula 1 campaign. The issue appears to stem from the battery system within the power unit, with the team now preparing updated components in an effort to prevent ...

Mercedes traces recent costly DNFs to battery issue as it works on a fix

© XPB  Michael Delaney 19/06/2026 at 16:4319/06/2026 at 14:57 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Mercedes has identified the underlying cause behind a series of costly retirements that have disrupted its championship campaign, with a battery-related issue emerging as the common thread linking setbacks for both George Russell and...

Mercedes traces costly DNFs to battery issue as it works on a fix

Mercedes has identified the underlying cause behind a series of costly DNFs for both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.