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George Russell has downplayed the claims he can follow up his 2024 win at F1’s Las Vegas GP this weekend, tipping Red Bull to be the team to beat.
George Russell is downplaying his chances of winning the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend and believes Red Bull will be tough to beat. Last season, in surprisingly cool conditions, Russell and Mercedes secured a victory in Las Vegas, but he cautions that past success does not guarantee future victories. Russell acknowledges that Mercedes may face stiff competition, especially as Red Bull has made significant improvements in their low-downforce setups. He anticipates McLaren to struggle at Las Vegas due to the unique characteristics of the track, particularly with regards to tire warm-up during qualifying. Despite the challenges ahead, Russell remains optimistic but realistic about Mercedes’ prospects at the upcoming race.
