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George Russell criticised the current state of F1, deeming “it’s a race to Turn 1” after his struggle to make progress during the United States GP.
George Russell criticized the current state of Formula 1, calling it a “race to Turn 1” due to his struggles at the United States Grand Prix. Despite a previous win in Singapore, his Mercedes lacked speed at the Circuit of the Americas.
Russell qualified fourth but dropped to sixth at the start and stayed there throughout the race. The lack of tyre degradation made it challenging to overtake, with most drivers opting for a one-stop strategy.
He expressed frustration with the lack of overtaking opportunities and the narrow performance gap between cars at the front. Russell acknowledged Pirelli’s efforts to improve tyre quality but suggested a more aggressive degradation profile for better racing.
Looking ahead, he remained focused on strong qualifying performances to maximize his chances in the remaining races of the season, including Qatar and Vegas.
