Mercedes sees pitcrew challenges at Singapore GP after triple-header
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 2:51 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
At the Singapore Grand Prix, Mercedes faced significant challenges with its pitcrew, as some members were doing their first live Formula 1 pitstops in 15 years. This situation arose following a demanding sequence of races in Azerbaijan, Malaysia, and Singapore, which stretched their operational capacity. Despite these difficulties, Mercedes maintained a strong pitstop performance, achieving the fastest pit stop for the second consecutive weekend. The team is focused on improving consistency and effectiveness as they navigate the concluding part of the 2026 season. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli left the triple-header winless but increased his points lead over teammate George Russell.
- •Mercedes' pitcrew challenges arose from injuries and substitutions.
- •The Singapore GP followed a tough triple-header sequence of races.
- •Despite issues, Mercedes achieved the fastest pit stop twice in a row.
- •Kimi Antonelli increased his points lead despite not winning in the triple-header.
- •Mercedes aims to maintain consistency in the final races of the season.
- 2:51 PMYahoo Sports — Mercedes: “We had people who hadn’t done a live pitstop for 15 years” in Singapore GP
- 2:51 PMMotorsport.com — Mercedes: “We had people who hadn’t done a live pitstop for 15 years” in Singapore GP
"Mercedes has revealed some of its pitcrew members at the Singapore Grand Prix were doing their first live Formula 1 pitstops in 15 years. F1 recently completed its first of (provisionally) three triple-headers to conclude the 23-round 2026 season, with a strenuous Azerbaijan-Malaysia-Singapore sequence. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli came away from the triple-header winless, yet with an ...Keep reading
"As F1’s hectic calendar takes a toll on human bodies, Mercedes had to bring in substitutes for pitstops
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 2:51 PMMercedes: “We had people who hadn’t done a live pitstop for 15 years” in Singapore GP
As F1’s hectic calendar takes a toll on human bodies, Mercedes had to bring in substitutes for pitstops
- Motorsport.comOct 20, 2026, 2:51 PMMercedes: “We had people who hadn’t done a live pitstop for 15 years” in Singapore GP
Mercedes has revealed some of its pitcrew members at the Singapore Grand Prix were doing their first live Formula 1 pitstops in 15 years. F1 recently completed its first of (provisionally) three triple-headers to conclude the 23-round 2026 season, with a strenuous Azerbaijan-Malaysia-Singapore sequence. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli came away from the triple-header winless, yet with an ...Keep reading
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