P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell is adamant that Mercedes is “not scratching our heads” to understand its performance deficit to Red Bull. Having
After winning eight consecutive Constructors’ Championships, Mercedes’ dominance was halted in 2022 with the introduction of ground effect machinery. Despite a troubled season in 2023, Mercedes is optimistic about returning to title contention in 2024 with a new car philosophy. Russell believes that the team has understood the issues that plagued them and is motivated to find solutions. While Red Bull is expected to make progress, Russell is confident that Mercedes will be in a stronger position next year. Despite the challenges, Mercedes finished the year ahead of Ferrari by just three points and Russell ended his season with a podium finish, reflecting on a challenging year with strong pace but limited results.
