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Russell takes P2 in Singapore Sprint Qualifying with older-spec Mercedes

George Russell finished second in Sprint Qualifying in Singapore after switching back to an older-specification Mercedes. The result followed his late-race retirement at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

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October 9, 2026
Russell takes P2 in Singapore Sprint Qualifying with older-spec Mercedes

George Russell secured second place in Sprint Qualifying in Singapore while using an older-specification Mercedes. After the session, he said: "I can confirm the old car is not bad!"

The result marked a positive response from Russell after his late-race retirement at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Both reports described the car as a downgraded or older-specification version compared with the team’s newer package.

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