Antonelli voices concern over upgraded Mercedes after Singapore sprint qualifying
Kimi Antonelli said Mercedes’ updated package was difficult to manage in Singapore after he qualified seventh for the sprint. The championship leader described the new car package as very unpredictable during a tough Friday.
Kimi Antonelli endured a difficult Friday at the Singapore Grand Prix and came away pessimistic about Mercedes’ updated package. After sprint qualifying, the Mercedes driver said the upgrades had been very unpredictable.
Antonelli qualified seventh for the Singapore sprint race. The 20-year-old still leads the 2026 Formula 1 championship and holds an 86-point advantage over team-mate George Russell, but the latest weekend added to a challenging spell.
Across the reports, Antonelli’s main message was a warning about the current behaviour of the upgraded Mercedes in Singapore. His comments followed a troubled sprint qualifying session and reflected concern about the package’s inconsistency.
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