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George Russell has expressed that Mercedes’ recent turnaround has provided him with added “motivation” to target a maiden title push in the 2025 Formula 1 season. Russell’s arrival at Mercedes in 2022 coincided with the side sustaining a downturn in competitiveness as it struggled to adapt to F1’s reversion to ground effect cars. But although […]
Russell joined Mercedes in 2022 during a period of decreased competitiveness due to F1’s shift to ground effect cars. Despite a slow start, Mercedes’ updated W15 has recently shown improvement, winning three out of four races. Although Russell kickstarted the team’s revival in Austria, his luck has waned with retirements and disqualifications. Nonetheless, Hamilton’s consistency has kept Mercedes competitive. Looking ahead, Russell acknowledges the importance of upcoming races in 2025. Despite challenges, Russell remains motivated for future seasons and expects tough competition from other teams. Mercedes’ recent struggles at Spa-Francorchamps point to ongoing mysteries about their car’s performance, with track temperature playing a potential role in their varying pace.
