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Russell: Mercedes locked in F1 "battle of fine margins"
The Mercedes F1 team has had a challenging start to the 2024 season, struggling to secure a podium finish and currently ranking fourth in the constructors’ championship. Despite the tough situation, George Russell believes that small improvements could make a significant impact on their performance. Russell emphasizes the importance of fine margins in racing, mentioning that tiny changes in qualifying could greatly influence the outcome of a race. The team’s struggles have been particularly noticeable in high-speed corners, but they hope to perform better at the Chinese Grand Prix, which features more medium- and low-speed corners. While Mercedes will not introduce upgrades for this weekend’s race, they will apply lessons learned from previous events to optimize their performance. Lewis Hamilton highlights the importance of understanding the car better and implementing changes based on past experiences to enhance their competitiveness at the Chinese GP.
