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Mercedes Upgrade Underwhelms: Concerns Grow
16 Oct
Summary
- New aerodynamic parts did not deliver expected performance jump.
- Antonelli used upgraded car; Russell used previous spec in Singapore.
- Mercedes leads constructors' championship despite recent struggles.
Formula 1 pundit Karun Chandhok expressed concern over Mercedes' recent aerodynamic upgrade, suggesting it has not delivered the expected performance increase. The team has seen its form plateau in recent races, struggling to match competitors like Red Bull. In the Singapore Grand Prix, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, utilizing the upgraded W17, finished third, while teammate George Russell, on the previous specification, secured ninth place after starting further down the grid.
Chandhok noted that on Friday practice, Russell's older car appeared quicker, and questioned the overall impact of the new aero package in both Malaysia and Singapore. Despite these performance concerns, Mercedes maintains a lead in the constructors' championship standings, holding 578 points, ahead of Ferrari and McLaren. Antonelli continues to lead the drivers' standings.
