Mercedes decides which driver will take major F1 downgrade at Singapore GP

Mercedes has officially announced its strategy for the Singapore Grand Prix, confirming that George Russell will drive with an older aerodynamic package while Kimi Antonelli will use the latest upgrades. This decision comes after Russell's retirement due to a power unit failure in the previous race, resulting in a mandatory grid penalty for the upcoming event.

The team plans to use Russell's compromised position to collect valuable data on the new aerodynamic updates without jeopardising Antonelli's championship lead. This approach allows Mercedes to benchmark the performance of the new parts while Russell starts from the back of the grid on a challenging street circuit.