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mercedes f1 upgrade may cost half a second

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mercedes f1 upgrade may cost half a second
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will buxton claims mercedes' new floor and sidepod changes could have cost them up to 0.5 seconds. the team introduced major upgrades ahead of the singapore grand prix.

Why it matters

the potential time loss could impact mercedes' position in the championship battle.

upgrade package concerns

bu xton suggests team boss toto w olff is worried about the impact of the new design elements.

no official confirmation

mercedes has not publicly addressed the claims, leaving the situation unresolved.

Common questions

how much could the upgrade have cost mercedes?

up to half a second per lap, according to buxton.

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