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Mercedes seeks answers after W17 upgrade imbalance in Singapore

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Mercedes split car specs in Singapore, with Russell reverting to the older version after the new upgrade unbalanced the W17. Wolff says understanding the package is crucial for 2027 development, as Verstappen and Red Bull emerge as the team to beat.

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How the sources differ

PlanetF1 leads on the upgrade's downforce gains, while Motorsport.com details the split-spec decision and Russell's switch. Sky Sports focuses on Wolff's comments about 2027 development. Crash.net highlights Russell's demand to counter Red Bull's resurgence. The Reddit post adds the front-end imbalance detail.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most complete technical explanation of the split-spec decision and its context, with a clear image and no paywall.

Coverage

Mercedes reveals new findings after W17 upgrade Singapore experiment

PlanetF1 ·

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Crash.net F1 ·

Why Mercedes switched George Russell to its old F1 car spec in Singapore

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On social

[Motorsport Italia] Mercedes: The new package has a stronger front end than expected and has unbalanced the W17

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