P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell remains in the dark over the Mercedes power unit problem that meant that his running in practice at Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix was restricted. Russell endured a challenging time at Baku as a precautionary engine change meant that his involvement in the second hour began much later than his counterparts. Even once […]
Russell faced challenges at Baku due to an engine change, causing delays in his track time compared to other drivers. His run was further disrupted by another issue towards the end of the session. The specific problem that caused these setbacks remains unclear to Russell at this stage. Despite the difficulties, Russell acknowledged the strength of his teammate Hamilton and the competitive performance of Ferrari at the circuit. Hamilton, who had a productive day on track, was optimistic about the handling of his car and the progress made with setup changes. However, he remained cautious about Mercedes’ competitiveness, especially in comparison to Red Bull and Ferrari.
