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Geroge Russell believes that the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend at the Shanghai International Circuit will prove to be “a
Mercedes is currently facing its worst season start since 2011, sitting in fourth place in the Constructors’ standings with 34 points, trailing 35 points behind McLaren in third place with 69 points. Ferrari, on the other hand, is positioned as the top team behind Red Bull, holding second place with 120 points, just 21 points behind the leaders. George Russell sees the upcoming Shanghai circuit configuration as a favorable factor for Mercedes to compete better against McLaren, whose strengths lie in high-speed corners compared to low-speed ones. Despite McLaren’s consistent performance improvement and Mercedes’ struggles, Russell believes that small improvements can make a significant impact on race outcomes. He emphasizes the importance of optimizing the car setup and making strategic decisions to overcome the challenges faced by Mercedes in the competitive 2024 season.
