Mercedes has officially confirmed that Kimi Antonelli and George Russell will both compete with the latest car upgrades at the United States Grand Prix this weekend. This decision follows a challenging debut for the new aerodynamic package during F1's return to Malaysia, where only Antonelli utilized the upgrades in Singapore, while Russell opted for the earlier car version due to a grid penalty.

In Singapore, Antonelli began the weekend trailing Russell but showcased improved competitiveness, ultimately finishing third in the race. Team principal Toto Wolff indicated that the team is optimistic about the performance of both cars in Austin, stating, "Malaysia and Singapore were difficult weekends for us, and we have worked hard to understand where we fell short. Austin gives us an opportunity to respond."

Key points to note:

• Kimi Antonelli could secure his first Drivers' Championship with a win, provided Russell does not finish in the top eight, and Lewis Hamilton from Ferrari does not place in the top four.
• Mercedes holds a significant 134-point lead over Ferrari in the Constructors' Championship, positioning them to potentially clinch the title as early as the next race in Mexico City.
• Wolff emphasizes a focused approach:

The priority is the weekend in front of us: execute well, maximize our performance and take each race as it comes.

Additionally, fans can expect a revised livery featuring blue accents on the W17s, highlighting Mercedes' MANUFAKTUR personalization program. The race weekend schedule includes various practice sessions, qualifying, and the main event on October 25.