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George Russell is certain that Mercedes’ setback at Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix is down to circuit characteristics rather than the upgrades it brought this weekend. Mercedes entered the latest race harbouring ambitions that the high-speed track configuration and cooler conditions would elevate it closer to McLaren and Red Bull. However, Mercedes struggled throughout the […]
Despite entering the latest race with high hopes for improvement, Mercedes faced struggles during the drier practice sessions, forcing them to revert to a previous car configuration. The incoming rain provided a silver lining as Lewis Hamilton secured fourth place, just behind the front runners. George Russell, starting from seventh, emphasized that the turnaround was not solely due to the reverted setup. Mercedes’ relative drop in competitiveness at Spa compared to other tracks has been a recurring issue, prompting the team to reassess their approach and focus on data analysis. Russell remains optimistic about Mercedes’ development trajectory and sees opportunities for improvement in upcoming races despite the challenges at Spa.
