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Mercedes Pitstop Crew Returns After 15-Year Gap
Mercedes used substitutes for pitstops after 15 years due to injuries at Singapore GP.
In brief
Mercedes used substitutes for pitstops after 15 years due to injuries at Singapore GP. Mercedes had pitcrew members who hadn't done live pitstops in 15 years at Singapore GP. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Singapore GP Pitstop Challenge
Mercedes used substitutes for pitstops after 15 years due to injuries at Singapore GP.
“We had people in the pitcrew who hadn't done a live pitstop for 15 years, who were subbed in because of injuries and things like that”
Championship Standings Shift
Kimi Antonelli increased lead over George Russell from 81 to 102 points after Singapore GP.
Operational Performance
Mercedes delivered fastest pitstop twice in a row despite pitcrew substitutions.
Pitstop Records
Mercedes has the quickest pitstop in 8 of 17 races this season.
Ferrari and Audi Lag
Ferrari and Audi each have three fastest pitstops in the season.
Season Conclusion
Mercedes aims to maintain operational level through the final races of the season.
The takeaway
Mercedes had pitcrew members who hadn't done live pitstops in 15 years at Singapore GP.
