George Russell Optimistic as Mercedes Banks on Hard Compounds for Victory at Scorching Spanish GP

In the development of its W16 for 2025, Mercedes continues to grapple with poor thermal management, especially at the rear axle, a weakness carried over from the previous season. This flaw, while advantageous in colder races like the 2024 Las Vegas event, poses challenges in higher temperatures, risking tire overheating. During FP2, both Mercedes drivers, Russell and Antonelli, experimented with longer runs on soft tires to address thermal degradation concerns for the upcoming race on Sunday. George Russell expressed concerns about the team’s pace at Barcelona and acknowledged the struggle…

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Unleashing the Power of Hard Compounds: Russell’s Key to Success in the Sizzling Spanish GP

In the development of its W16 for 2025, Mercedes has maintained its weak point from last season – poor thermal management, especially at the rear axle. Despite being advantageous in colder races, as seen in the 2024 Las Vegas race, high temperatures pose a risk of tire overheating for Mercedes. During FP2, both Mercedes drivers did long stints on soft tires to find a setup that prevents excessive tire degradation on race day. George Russell expressed concern about Mercedes’ race pace based on their qualifying performance in Barcelona, while hoping…

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