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Russell: “Not enough fuel” hid Mercedes F1 upgrade potential in US GP
George Russell had a more low-key outing at the United States Grand Prix compared to his teammate Lewis Hamilton, who was disqualified for a worn plank. Russell lost places at the start, struggled with fuel saving, but managed to recover and close down Max Verstappen by 10 seconds. He eventually finished seventh, but was promoted to fifth due to post-race exclusions. Russell believed that the fuel factor masked the clear promise of the upgrades on the Mercedes W14, and he was optimistic about the strong pace of the car for the end of the season. He also felt that the Mexico circuit, with its low-speed corners and thin air, would suit the W14 better and provide a chance to challenge Red Bull. Max Verstappen, on the other hand, was not confident about their performance at the track, particularly in low-speed corners. He expected a tough battle in qualifying and mentioned Ferrari and McLaren as potential strong competitors.
Source: motorsport
