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George Russell has said that team-mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s struggles in recent F1 races have been exaggerated, with much of it down to Mercedes’ own on track issues.
George Russell believes that Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s recent struggles in Formula 1 have been exaggerated due to Mercedes’ on-track issues.
Despite not scoring points since his podium finish in Canada, Antonelli has shown promise as a rookie and is currently in seventh place in the Drivers’ Championship.
Russell pointed out that Antonelli’s performance deficit has actually shrunk compared to earlier in the season when the car was more competitive.
Mercedes’ Trackside Engineering Director, Andrew Shovlin, indicated that addressing the car’s issues will boost Antonelli’s confidence and performance.
Shovlin highlighted Russell’s experience as a factor in handling setbacks better than his rookie teammate.
Both drivers have faced challenges due to the car’s performance, but improving stability could lead to better results for Antonelli.
