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Mercedes aims to end pole drought with upcoming Malaysia F1 upgrades

Mercedes plans to introduce its next significant Formula 1 development package during the upcoming race weekend in Malaysia. The team targets these updates to restore its competitiveness in the fight for pole position.

The Silver Arrows currently command the 2026 title race, holding a 145-point cushion over runner-up Ferrari. That substantial lead has been maintained despite the outfit not fielding a major technical overhaul since May's event in Montreal, opting instead for smaller adjustments in the interim.