# Mercedes Pitstop Crew Returns After 15-Year Gap

> Mercedes used substitutes for pitstops after 15 years due to injuries at Singapore GP.
- Title: Mercedes Pitstop Crew Returns After 15-Year Gap · Motorsport
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: mercedes, singapore gp, pitstop, formula 1, kimi antonelli, george russell, ferrari, constructors championship, sports, cars, Crew, Returns
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/mercedes-we-had-people-who-hadnt-done-a-live-pitstop-for-15-years-in-singapore-gp/10866416
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-10-20T14:51:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mercedes, f1, singapore gp, pitstop, formula 1, kimi antonelli, george russell, ferrari, constructors championship, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Mercedes had pitcrew members who hadn't done live pitstops in 15 years at Singapore GP.