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Russell says he can now attack corners with new Mercedes F1 car
Russell had a full day of testing in Bahrain before Hamilton took over the following day. Even though Russell’s headline times were modest compared to rivals, he noticed improvements in the car. Both Russell and Hamilton lacked confidence in the rear end of the W14, but that issue seems to have been addressed in the new car. Russell praised the team for rectifying the flaws seen in the previous model and expressed the need for more downforce to further improve performance. While acknowledging the tough competition from Red Bull, Russell remains optimistic about Mercedes’ progress and the potential to close the gap.
