P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell was left frustrated by Mercedes’ “up and down” form, likening it to a “yo-yo” at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Russell struggled in qualifying, finishing eighth after a poor final lap in Q3. Mercedes seemed to be contenders for pole position after a strong performance in Q2. However, Lewis Hamilton could only manage the sixth-fastest time in the session. Russell attributed Mercedes’ lackluster Q3 performance to poor tyre preparation, as they tried a different strategy that didn’t work. He expressed frustration with the inconsistent performance throughout the weekend, going from being the quickest in FP3 to nowhere in Q1 and Q3. Getting the tyres into the right window was crucial, as it could completely transform the car’s performance. Despite the disappointment, Russell acknowledged that they got it wrong while others got it right, and the team had high expectations for the weekend.
Source: Crash
