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George Russell has issued a plea for Mercedes to improve in a critical area it is currently “at the mercy of”.
George Russell warned Mercedes about their dependency on weather conditions in Formula 1 this season after a disappointing start at the British Grand Prix.
Despite struggling in high track temperatures during Friday’s practice sessions, Russell remains optimistic that cooler conditions will benefit Mercedes at Silverstone.
The performance of the W16 is hindered by heat, making Russell express his frustration about their reliance on weather circumstances.
Russell emphasized the need for Mercedes to improve their competitiveness against front-runners and not be limited by weather factors.
He believes that Mercedes’ fortunes will improve throughout the weekend as they work on addressing their weather-dependent performance issues.
Russell hopes that Mercedes can overcome these challenges, especially with summer approaching, by focusing on improvements to their car.
Ultimately, Russell stressed the importance of not being at the mercy of weather conditions for Mercedes to be successful in the competition.
