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George Russell has revealed he is aiming to improve his race pace in the upcoming F1 season, having admitted that it was “not always the best” throughout 2024.
Last season, Russell outscored his then-team mate, Lewis Hamilton, by 22 points and impressed with his strong qualifying performance, beating Hamilton’s record pole position 19 out of 24 times. Despite his dominant qualifying pace, Russell aims to improve his race performance to match his one-lap speed, recognizing the need for consistency across a race distance. His training regime with his trainer Aleix Casanovas has been intense, focusing on physical and mental preparation for the demanding 24-round F1 calendar. Russell, now partnered with rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, is motivated to maximize his performance in the upcoming season and adapt to new challenges in the ever-evolving sport of Formula 1.
