George Russell issues Mercedes 'more time' message as damage limitation awaits

George Russell has stated that Mercedes requires more time to understand the performance of their two car specifications. He will start from the back of the grid at the Singapore Grand Prix due to a power unit change, despite qualifying sixth. Teammate Kimi Antonelli, who qualified fourth, is using the newer specification and showed improved pace during qualifying compared to practice.

Russell acknowledged the challenges of racing from the back, aiming for points but recognising the difficulty of overtaking at the Marina Bay circuit. He noted that while Antonelli's performance was encouraging, the team is not satisfied with their current standing and needs to make adjustments to improve competitiveness.