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George Russell reveals ‘behind the scenes’ work to fix Mercedes’ biggest F1 weakness
George Russell has shared that Mercedes is actively working on improving its race starts behind the scenes in preparation for the resumption of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Despite their strong start, Mercedes has struggled with race starts, failing to maintain the lead on the opening lap in the previous races. Russell emphasized the team’s efforts to address this weakness through extensive simulation and analysis. The upcoming races in Miami and Montreal present crucial opportunities for improvement. Mercedes is utilizing the break in the season due to the cancellations caused by the Iran War to focus on enhancements for the second part of the season. Antonelli’s back-to-back wins have given him a surprising lead over Russell in the championship standings.
