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George Russell has admitted that claiming pole position in Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix will provide “relief” to Mercedes that its promise has turned into a result. Mercedes had endured an underwhelming start to the season, but the team was adamant that recent upgrades had positioned it back on the right path with the W15. […]
Mercedes encountered a slow start to the season, but recent upgrades to the W15 car gave the team renewed hope. Russell clinched his second career F1 pole position, edging out Verstappen at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. However, Russell was surprised by his inability to improve on his initial time in Q3 with new tyres. Despite this, he felt his strong performance on used tires secured him the pole position. Russell believes the team’s improved performance reflects the resolution of their earlier struggles. Looking ahead to the race, Russell highlighted tire preservation and graining as crucial elements for maintaining his lead and securing the win.
