Report: Mercedes rebuilt Russell's car with used parts after Singapore Sprint crash

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Motorsport.com, citing Auto Motor und Sport, reports that Russell's Saturday Sprint crash exhausted Mercedes' supply of new spares, forcing the team to rebuild his car with previously used parts for Sunday's 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · 17 Oct 2026, 22:38 · 1 min

George Russell raced Sunday's 2026 Singapore Grand Prix in a Mercedes rebuilt with previously used parts after his Saturday Sprint crash depleted the team's supply of new spares, Motorsport.com reported, citing Auto Motor und Sport.

The repairs included a front wing, the floor, front suspension and the car's entire rear section, according to the report. It said the replacement components matched the aerodynamic specification of new parts, while relaying AMuS's assessment that their previous use left them with less raw performance.

Russell finished ninth after starting 19th on the grid, scoring points.

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