Mercedes compares old and new upgrades at Singapore GP

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Mercedes is conducting a back-to-back comparison of its old and new aerodynamic packages during the Singapore Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli will use the upgraded W17, while George Russell will revert to the previous specifications to assess the performance differences.

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First to reportMercedes taking old parts to Singapore amid F1 upgrade doubtsMercedes will run a comparison between its new and old F1 aero packages in Singapore to better understand whether its latest upgrade has workedMercedes reveals Singapore split car plan amid F1 upgrade confusionMercedes has revealed its action plan for the Singapore Grand Prix to better understand whether its F1 upgrade worked.Mercedes to compare old and new packages in SingaporeOct.8 (GMM) Mercedes will run back-to-back comparisons of its old and new aerodynamic specifications in Singapore after the major Sepang upgrade appeared to make the car worse. Toto Wolff confirmed the plan after the team’s difficult Malaysian weekend. “Malaysia was obviously a very difficult weekend for us,” said the team boss and co-owner. “We have…Mercedes make bold upgrade call with drivers to split paths in SingaporeMercedes introduced a round of upgrades to the W17 at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.Mercedes splits car specifications for SingaporeGeorge Russell will return to Mercedes' established aerodynamic package while Kimi Antonelli continues with the Sepang upgrade, giving the team a direct comparison in Singapore.
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