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George Russell laments Mercedes’ race-day struggles after slumping to a disappointing P7 at Imola.
George Russell acknowledges that Mercedes must find solutions to address the major weakness affecting their 2025 F1 car following a tough Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Despite a strong qualifying performance, Russell finished seventh in the race due to strategic issues and a lack of race pace. The team’s struggles in hot weather have been a recurring problem, prompting Russell to highlight the need for fundamental changes to the W16. He expressed disappointment at their performance and emphasized the urgency of resolving the issues before upcoming races. Russell described the race as Mercedes’ most challenging Sunday in recent memory and stressed the importance of quick action to improve their competitiveness.
