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Toto Wolff on F1 Overtaking Flaws
Wolff says overtaking impossible at Marina Bay despite 1.5s pace gap.
In brief
Wolff says overtaking impossible at Marina Bay despite 1.5s pace gap. Mercedes' Toto Wolff states passing is mathematically impossible in Singapore due to aerodynamic penalties even with a 1.5s pace gap. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Singapore GP Result
Mercedes' George Russell started 19th after 60-place grid penalty due to engine failure and component upgrades.
Overtaking Challenge
Wolff states passing is mathematically impossible at Marina Bay even if trailing car is 1.5s faster on raw pace.
“Yeah, it's so difficult to overtake. I mean, he pulled off some really great moves, but then at the end, it's just converging with the performance.”
Aerodynamic Penalty
Cars trailing in dirty air suffer severe aerodynamic penalties creating a high overtaking delta on Singapore's tight street circuit.
Antonelli's Podium
Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured podium finish after Mercedes' controversial aerodynamic upgrades worked as intended.
“Yeah, it was a difficult race, but with the whole update issue, I think finally we saw what the car is able to do.”
Next Race Preparation
Mercedes will head to United States Grand Prix with upgraded car and fresh power unit for final six races.
The main idea
Mercedes' Toto Wolff states passing is mathematically impossible in Singapore due to aerodynamic penalties even with a 1.5s pace gap.
