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Russell says he can now attack corners with new Mercedes F1 car
Russell had a full day in the car in Bahrain on Wednesday, before Hamilton took over on Thursday, where it was clear that the car is an improvement. Both drivers lacked confidence in the rear end of last year’s W14, but that issue seems to have been addressed in the new car. The team has made significant improvements to the consistency and drivability of the car, allowing drivers to attack corners with more confidence. Despite the progress, Russell acknowledges that Mercedes still needs to find more downforce to match the pace of teams like Red Bull. Red Bull, with Verstappen leading the way, currently seems to have a performance advantage and Mercedes acknowledges the challenge ahead in catching up.
