Is Mercedes' 2026 dominance over? F1 Q&A

Lando Norris achieved his second consecutive victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, while Kimi Antonelli maintained his lead in the championship despite not winning. Max Verstappen faced disappointment as he crashed out early in his final home race. Mercedes has struggled with car upgrades, fitting only 24 new parts this season, the least among all teams, leading to concerns about their competitiveness compared to rivals like McLaren and Ferrari.

Aston Martin introduced a new Honda engine but faced challenges with its performance. Fernando Alonso managed to score points for the team, marking a significant achievement this season. The ongoing budget constraints for Mercedes, as highlighted by team principal Toto Wolff, raise questions about their development strategy moving forward.