ANTONELLI AND RUSSELL BECOME MERCEDES TEST PILOTS

Original: Why Kimi Antonelli and George Russell are "test pilots" for Mercedes at Singapore GP

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff describes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell as "two test pilots" ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has labelled his drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell as “two test pilots” as they run different car specifications at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. The Silver Arrows has been the dominant team of 2026 by winning 11 of 16 grands prix, but its authority