From Motorsport · Stuart Codling · · 50s
Mercedes stuck with Singapore spec
Mercedes can't revert to older car specs for Singapore GP after upgrade tests.
In brief
Mercedes can't revert to older car specs for Singapore GP after upgrade tests. Mercedes must use new car specs for Singapore GP after failed test of older aerodynamics. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Mercedes upgrade test
Mercedes tested new car specs for Singapore GP after Bahrain Grand Prix.
Russell and Antonelli results
George Russell qualified second but Kimi Antonelli finished seventh in Singapore sprint race.
Car performance issues
New Mercedes specs cause understeer and nervous handling in slow corners.
Why can't they revert specs
Mercedes can't swap entire car due to parc ferme rules and cooling system changes.
Team's response
Deputy team principal says Mercedes must make best of new specs for Singapore GP.
The main idea
Mercedes must use new car specs for Singapore GP after failed test of older aerodynamics.
