From Motorsport · Jake Boxall-Legge · · 1m 10s
Mercedes Split Cars for Singapore GP
Mercedes splits F1 cars for Singapore GP after Russell switches to previous car.
In brief
Mercedes splits F1 cars for Singapore GP after Russell switches to previous car. Mercedes will run split specifications for Singapore GP with Russell using his pre-Sepang car due to track conditions in Malaysia. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Mercedes splits cars for Singapore GP
Mercedes will run split specifications for Singapore Grand Prix with Kimi Antonelli keeping latest-spec car while Russell reverts to previous package.
Russell switches to pre-Sepang car
George Russell will use the car from Baku after Singapore grid penalty for power unit change forces him to start further back.
Russell explains car decision
Russell called it a 'no-brainer' after pre-race discussions and confirmed the car from Baku performed well in multiple races.
“Actually I instigated the conversation prior to the race on Sunday”
Antonelli commits to new package
Antonelli will use the new Sepang package throughout weekend despite sprint sessions showing pre-Sepang parts offer similar performance.
Antonelli explains track conditions
Antonelli noted rough tarmac and high temperatures at Sepang made the race an outlier event for the new package.
“The numbers told us a different story in Sepang”
Mercedes tests new package
Mercedes aims to understand the new package's performance with cooler temperatures and better track conditions at Singapore.
What to remember
Mercedes will run split specifications for Singapore GP with Russell using his pre-Sepang car due to track conditions in Malaysia.
