MERCEDES REVERTS RUSSELL TO OLD CAR SPEC

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

Mercedes switched George Russell to an older car specification during the Singapore Grand Prix after the team's new floor design underperformed compared to expectations.

When Mercedes arguably underperformed in Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia despite introducing a brand-new floor and bodywork package at Sepang, the team had to figure out its next steps. The Anglo-German squad eventually opted for split specifications at the next round in Singapore, with G