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George Russell has dismissed that recent crashes have put Mercedes in danger of exceeding F1’s budget cap amount amid team boss Toto Wolff’s concerns.
Toto Wolff expressed concern about the impact of George Russell’s crash on Mercedes under the cost cap. Russell’s recent accidents have raised financial worries for the team, but Russell is open to using previous spec parts to focus on next season. Despite potential compromises for the current season, Russell remains optimistic about repairs from the Austin incident. He also highlighted concerns about the car’s performance and expressed the need to understand the fluctuations in pace. Despite challenges, Russell remains focused on maximizing opportunities and improving Mercedes’ performance.
