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Big weakness with new Mercedes upgrade has been exposed

Mercedes faces criticism after disappointing performance in Singapore GP

By · Published October 10, 2026  05:28 UTC · Updated October 10, 2026  07:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Mercedes faces criticism after disappointing performance in Singapore GP
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Coverage from Motorsport.com and The Race highlights the difficulties Antonelli faced with the new car, describing it as 'very difficult'. Antonelli's struggles have cast doubt on the performance of the Mercedes upgrades.

The split strategy employed by the drivers has raised questions about the team's decision-making. The situation currently stands with Mercedes facing criticism for the disappointing performance.

The team's upgrades have been put under scrutiny, and it remains to be seen how they will address the issue. The outcome of the situation is uncertain, and further developments have not yet been disclosed.

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Questions people are asking

What happened during the Singapore GP?

Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli struggled with the new upgrade.

Why did Antonelli stick with the previous version?

Antonelli was unable to revert to the previous version.

What is the current situation with Mercedes?

The team is facing criticism for the disappointing performance.

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