Just days before the exciting Singapore Grand Prix, Mercedes has revealed its split strategy for the drivers, with George Russell driving a car with an older specification, while Kimi Antonelli will have the new aerodynamic package.
The team president, Toto Wolff, had highlighted the need to compare specifications to solve the aerodynamic issues that have affected their performance. Thus, while Antonelli will take advantage of the updates to seek good performance at the Marina Bay circuit, Russell will be forced to revert with his vehicle.
The decision is strategic, as Russell will start the race with a penalty due to a mechanical issue suffered in the Sepang race. With this start from the back of the grid, Mercedes aims to use his performance as a testing ground to gather valuable data without compromising Antonelli’s title.
The team hopes this strategy will allow Antonelli to defend himself on the track and consolidate his lead position, while Russell can provide critical information on the vehicle updates without affecting the championship at stake.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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