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George Russell is hoping that the upgrades Mercedes plans to bring to its Formula 1 car at the next round in Austin will help the team rediscover its competitive edge
Mercedes had a disappointing Singapore Grand Prix, failing to capitalize on a strong second-row start and missing out on a podium finish in the race. Lewis Hamilton, starting from third, struggled with a strategic error using Soft tyres, dropping to sixth by the end. George Russell, on a better one-stop strategy, couldn’t hold off McLaren’s Piastri and Leclerc’s Ferrari. Despite a promising qualifying pace, Russell admitted Mercedes misjudged their race potential. The team faced tough competition from McLaren and Red Bull, settling for a damage limitation finish. With Mercedes’ recent struggles, Russell acknowledged the need to analyze and improve before the upcoming races.
