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George Russell has joked that Mercedes were doing ‘secret’ tests in Abu Dhabi before clarifying whether they were actually doing work ahead of 2024.
Russell had a strong Friday at the Yas Marina Circuit, topping the first practice session and finishing sixth-fastest in FP2. He clarified that Mercedes were not trialling any new development parts for 2024, but rather trying some tweaks that they had tested in previous races. Russell was feeling positive about Mercedes’ pace and thought it would be close competition with drivers like Lando and Charles. He mentioned that Red Bull always has a little more in their pocket. Overall, he was excited for the upcoming race.
