P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell says Mercedes has gathered “ideas” behind the reasons for its regression across race weekends in the opening rounds
Mercedes has had a challenging start to the current F1 season, collecting only 26 points in the first two races, their worst beginning since 2012. The team, led by Toto Wolff, has identified a high-speed performance deficit in recent races. Despite the struggles, driver George Russell remains confident in the team’s potential and their ability to improve during the weekend. Learning from past races, Mercedes aims to maximize its performance by testing different setups and strategies. Russell believes the competition is tight behind Red Bull and emphasizes the team’s goal of fighting for victory, despite the current challenges.
