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George Russell has conceded that Mercedes won’t be back on top in F1 in 2025, despite the team’s plan to introduce updates across the upcoming two races.
George Russell has acknowledged that Mercedes will not regain the top spot in Formula 1 in 2025, despite the team’s updates planned for the next two races. Currently, Mercedes is trailing Ferrari by 12 points in the Constructors’ Championship as they head into the Belgian Grand Prix weekend. McLaren has established a significant lead with 238 points and have been dominant, with Russell’s win in Canada being an exception. Russell admits that Mercedes lacks the pace to compete with McLaren on merit, as seen in recent races. Despite the challenging season, Mercedes is pushing for development in 2025, with new parts set to debut before the summer break to improve performance.
