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George Russell believes the Mercedes W15 is not as strong around the Marina Bay Street Circuit as its predecessor, after a difficult first day to the Singapore Grand Prix.
George Russell criticized his Mercedes W15 for lacking the same level of connectivity as its predecessor at the Singapore Street Circuit. Despite finishing P16 in practice sessions, Russell’s day was marred by a crash at Turn 8. The British driver missed out on a podium last year due to a last-lap incident. He expressed concern over the car’s performance compared to the previous season. Russell highlighted significant changes made by Mercedes between sessions and emphasized the need to improve the car’s connection on track. While McLaren and Ferrari dominated, Russell expects Mercedes to bridge the gap between the front runners and the midfield contenders at the Singapore Grand Prix.
