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Lewis Hamilton made the decision for George Russell to run the upgraded front wing at the Monaco Grand Prix for Mercedes, according to trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin. Russell used a …
Lewis Hamilton decided that George Russell would use the upgraded front wing at the Monaco Grand Prix for Mercedes, as confirmed by Andrew Shovlin, the team’s trackside engineering director. Despite having only one available upgrade, Russell ran with the new front wing to help Mercedes close the gap to the leading teams. Shovlin explained that the decision to introduce new parts when quantities are limited was initiated by the drivers, with Hamilton specifically suggesting that Russell should receive the update. Both drivers agreed that having different specifications on the car can aid in performance improvement. Hamilton’s decision simplified the process, ensuring Russell was the one to run the single upgrade in Monaco. The true impact of the upgraded front wing will be fully visible at future circuits, with Montreal and Barcelona being key test grounds for Mercedes to assess their progress.
