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Mercedes locked in "battle of fine margins", says Russell
The German manufacturer Mercedes has had a challenging start to the 2024 season, currently sitting in fourth place in the constructors’ championship without a podium finish. Despite the difficult situation, driver George Russell believes that small improvements in pace could significantly change their fortunes. The team has struggled with its car’s performance in high-speed corners at venues like Jeddah, Australia, and Suzuka, but Russell sees the Chinese Grand Prix as a better test due to its medium- and low-speed corners. While Mercedes will not introduce any upgrades in Shanghai, they are focused on optimizing the car’s set-up based on lessons learned from previous races, aiming to improve performance this weekend. Lewis Hamilton emphasized the importance of implementing learnings from past races and making the right adjustments to maximize the car’s potential on the track.
