In the context of the Singapore Grand Prix, Mercedes has decided to split the specifications of its W17 car. While Kimi Antonelli will keep the updates introduced in Sepang, George Russell returns to his previous vehicle used in Baku.
The new components, which include a revised floor and bodywork, were presented during the Bahrain Grand Prix. However, the drivers found it difficult to manage the behavior of the new package in the unique conditions they encountered in Sepang. Russell mentioned that, with the penalty awaiting him for changing power unit components, reverting to the previous car was an obvious decision.
Russell has pointed out that, during the Baku race, he achieved first place by a significant margin, which reaffirms his confidence in the previous car. In the context of the fluctuations in vehicle performance, he considers the difficulties in Sepang to be an isolated case.
For his part, Antonelli will maintain his strategy with the new package, believing that the results in Sepang do not reflect the true potential of the new updates. He believes that the track conditions this week will be more favorable, when weather and track state play a crucial role in car performance.
With both specifications competing, it will be interesting to observe what differences emerge during the race sessions, providing a direct comparison between the two vehicles.
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