MERCEDES TARGETS RELIABILITY AS F1 RETURNS

Original: 'Simply shouldn't happen' - Mercedes reveal 'biggest focus' as F1 returns

Mercedes technical director James Allison identifies car reliability as the team's biggest focus as the F1 season resumes, potentially prioritizing dependability over performance upgrades.

Mercedes technical director James Allison believes that car reliability could be even more important than upgrades in determining the outcome of Formula 1's title battles over the rest of the 2026 season.