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George Russell has admitted that Formula 1 is “a bit strange at the moment” due to Red Bull’s unexpected troubles and Ferrari and Mercedes’ fluctuations in form. After Mercedes won three out of four races heading into the summer break, missing out on a podium in the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort somewhat disappointed the […]
Following Mercedes’ strong performances in the races leading up to the summer break, missing out on the podium at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort was disappointing for the team. In the Monza qualifying session, Russell and Mercedes hoped for a podium finish or a chance to compete for victory, but Russell’s race encountered difficulties from the start. A braking error at Turn 1 on the opening lap caused Russell to lose ground and dashed his podium aspirations. The incident led to a damaged front wing, significantly impacting Russell’s performance and resulting in a seventh-place finish in the 53-lap Italian GP. The unexpected shifts in performance levels among teams, particularly with Ferrari’s strong showing and Red Bull’s recent struggles, have left competitors like Russell puzzled about the current Formula 1 landscape.
