# Mercedes Split Cars for Singapore GP

> Mercedes splits F1 cars for Singapore GP after Russell switches to previous car.
- Title: Mercedes Split Cars for Singapore GP · Motorsport | Shortify
- Summary: Mercedes splits F1 cars for Singapore GP after Russell switches to previous car. Mercedes will run split specifications for Singapore GP with Russell using…
- Keywords: mercedes, george russell, andrea kimi antonelli, singapore gp, w17, specifications, baku, sepang, sports, cars, Split, Singapore
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/russell-no-brainer-to-run-previous-car-as-mercedes-splits-specifications-for-singapore/10863042
- Author: Jake Boxall-Legge
- Published: 2026-10-08T12:36:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mercedes, george russell, andrea kimi antonelli, f1, singapore gp, w17, specifications, baku, sepang, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Mercedes will run split specifications for Singapore GP with Russell using his pre-Sepang car due to track conditions in Malaysia.