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George Russell rued being a “sitting duck” on the straights during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend due to a
Both George Russell and his teammate Lewis Hamilton struggled in the Brazilian Grand Prix due to severe tyre degradation issues, resulting in a decline in their positions on the grid. Russell retired from the race due to rising engine temperatures, while Hamilton finished in eighth place. The struggles were attributed to problems with the tyres that were unable to be resolved within the limitations of the Sprint format. The Mercedes team faced difficulties with sliding and soaring tyre temperatures, which affected their performance both on the straights and in the corners. However, Russell does not believe that the team’s top speed shortfall will be as significant in the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix with a different rear wing setup. Despite the unexpected slump in form, Russell believes it to be a one-time occurrence and the team is currently trying to understand the cause of their pace drop.
Forrás: Motorsport Week
