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George Russell asserts that the Mercedes Formula 1 team must understand how it got the cooling requirements “wrong” with the
Starting in third position, Russell managed to close in on Charles Leclerc and rise into second place in the early stages of the race. However, he was unable to break clear of the competition behind him, ultimately falling behind both Ferrari drivers. Russell, along with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, acknowledged that engine cooling issues cost them valuable time and prevented the drivers from performing at their maximum potential. The team’s failure to account for the necessary cooling in the race led to significant problems, which Russell emphasized as a key factor in their performance. Despite the setbacks, Russell remains optimistic about the team’s potential and believes they could have put up a better fight for a podium finish. Hamilton’s different car setup, focused on longer stints, also played a role in the team’s performance, as Russell felt his own setup was more geared towards optimizing race runs. In the end, the team is focused on analyzing the mistakes made and learning from them for future races.
