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George Russell’s recent comments have sparked debate amongst F1 drivers, as they continue to express concern about the sport’s current racing product.
George Russell’s recent comments have sparked debate among Formula 1 drivers concerning the sport’s current racing product. The Mercedes driver expressed concerns about the lack of overtaking opportunities and the trend of one-stop races. Russell emphasized that teams are not managing tires well during races and mentioned the continuous learning process about tire behavior. He believes the issue is a natural consequence of technical progress rather than attributing blame. His Mercedes teammate, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, supported Russell’s views on the difficulty of overtaking in modern F1 due to improved tire durability and close car performance levels. Other drivers, like Carlos Sainz, also noted the challenge of overtaking in current race conditions compared to previous years.
