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Formula 1 Teams Upgrade Cars During Mid-Season Break

4/11/2026

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  • Formula 1 is on break after Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races were canceled amid the war in the Middle East.
  • Aston Martin, Cadillac, and Williams will use the break to upgrade their cars.
  • Mercedes, the championship favorite, also aims to improve its performance.
  • The new hybrid power units feature a 1.6 L turbocharged V6 engine and an electric motor.
  • The hybrid system enables energy recovery, which may influence race outcomes.