Russell tops Singapore practice in older-spec Mercedes

First reported 1 day ago · latest an hour ago

George Russell was fastest in the sole Singapore Grand Prix practice session, driving an older-spec Mercedes after the team's new upgrade underperformed in Bahrain. The result highlights the team's ongoing struggle with its 2026 package.

George Russell Mercedes

How the sources differ

Motorsport.com focuses on the failed upgrade and Mercedes' investigation, while Racer and The Race both report Russell's practice pace. The Race explicitly frames the car as 'downgraded', adding context on the spec choice.

Recommended first read: The Race provides the most complete picture, combining the practice result with the upgrade context, and includes an image without paywall.

Russell tops Singapore practice in older-spec Mercedes

How the sources differ

Coverage

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