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Mercedes Switched Russell to Old Car in Singapore
Mercedes used George Russell's old F1 car spec in Singapore to test upgrades after Bahrain Grand Prix underperformance.
In brief
Mercedes used George Russell's old F1 car spec in Singapore to test upgrades after Bahrain Grand Prix underperformance. Mercedes switched George Russell to its previous F1 car specification in Singapore to troubleshoot performance issues after Bahrain Grand Prix. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Mercedes Switched Russell to Old Car Spec
Mercedes switched George Russell to its previous F1 car specification in Singapore after Bahrain Grand Prix underperformance.
Cost Cap Drives Testing Strategy
Mercedes used cost cap constraints to run old and new car specs together for real-world learning in Singapore.
Sepang Performance Issues
Mercedes underperformed at Sepang due to new floor and bodywork package not matching simulation predictions.
Track Conditions in Singapore
Singapore's track has high temperatures, quick weather changes, and severe tire degradation compared to other circuits.
Front Wing Test in Singapore
Mercedes tested a new front wing during Singapore's first practice session before reverting to older version.
Russell's Performance in Singapore
George Russell finished ninth after struggling with the car's balance in Singapore's sprint race.
Antonelli's Podium Finish
Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured a podium finish to advance his F1 title chances in Singapore.
Learning Focus for Future Races
Mercedes prioritized rapid learning for Austin Grand Prix using Singapore data to improve car performance.
Risk of New Wing in Race
Mercedes avoided using the new front wing in qualifying or race due to pitlane damage risks.
What it means
Mercedes switched George Russell to its previous F1 car specification in Singapore to troubleshoot performance issues after Bahrain Grand Prix.
