Toto Wolff names major benefit to 'highly unusual' Mercedes F1 experiment

Toto Wolff has stated that Mercedes' decision to split car specifications for the Singapore Grand Prix has yielded positive results. George Russell drove the old-spec W17 while Kimi Antonelli raced with the upgraded version, leading to Antonelli's third-place finish and valuable insights into the car's performance.

Wolff noted that this unusual approach was necessary to enhance their understanding of the new upgrades, which had previously caused issues at Sepang. Looking ahead, he expressed optimism about continuing to develop the upgraded cars for the upcoming race in Austin, indicating that both drivers believe it will have a beneficial impact.