Mercedes duo vow to bounce back in Singapore after Sepang setback
SEPANG: Championship leader Kimi Antonelli and George Russell have vowed to put Mercedes back on track after mixed fortunes in the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli and George Russell have expressed their determination to regain their footing in the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix, following a challenging weekend at the Bahrain Grand Prix. A power unit failure in the rain-affected race at the Sepang International Circuit cost Russell a podium finish, resulting in a retirement on lap 50.
Meanwhile, Antonelli held off eventual champion Max Verstappen to finish second. The 20-year-old Italian is eager to bounce back at the night race in Singapore at the 4.927km Marina Bay Street Circuit. Both drivers acknowledged the difficulties they faced in Malaysia, particularly in making the right tyre and stop decisions. Antonelli expressed satisfaction with the points scored, stating that they will work hard to improve ahead of Singapore.
Russell's exit was particularly disappointing, as he had won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix a week earlier, leaving him second in the championship with 236 points. Antonelli now leads the championship by 320 points, with seven races remaining. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff described the weekend as the team's worst, stating that they let Russell down.
The team will face competition from in-form Verstappen and veteran Lewis Hamilton at the Singapore GP.
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