Mercedes confirms Kimi Antonelli’s upgrades are “clearly faster” after Singapore split strategy

The Mercedes F1 Team walked away from the demanding 2026 Singapore Grand Prix with more than just a trophy and a solid haul of Constructors' points. After spending the entire weekend running a split-specification garage to evaluate their heavily debated aerodynamic updates, the team officially possesses the critical data needed to attack the final stretch of the season. With Andrea Kimi Antonelli running the latest development package and veteran George Russell using an older aerodynamic specification, Mercedes used the grueling Marina Bay Street Circuit as a live testing ground.