P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell is “confident” that the new floor run by Mercedes at Zandvoort wasn’t behind the team’s struggles in the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. Mercedes ran an upgrade spec floor, a vital component to F1’s ground effect machines, at Zandvoort, but after a run of three wins in four races ahead of the summer […]
“After running an upgrade spec floor at Zandvoort, Mercedes faced a reality check in the Netherlands, finishing seventh and eighth behind McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari, as Russell led the qualifying effort with a fourth-place finish. Russell noted challenging conditions at Zandvoort with strong winds and old tarmac contributing to poor performance. Despite the disappointing result, Mercedes sees the Italian GP as an opportunity to further test and understand their new floor. Russell believes the fluctuating pace between races can mask the true impact of upgrades, expressing confidence in the floor despite the setbacks at Zandvoort.”
