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George Russell expects his own form to improve in 2024 after a winter away from Formula 1, following a disappointing second season at Mercedes. Promoted for 2022 after three years at Williams, Russ…
George Russell expects to see improvement in his performance in 2024 after taking a break from Formula 1. Despite a disappointing second season at Mercedes, Russell beat teammate Lewis Hamilton in the drivers’ championship and achieved seven podium finishes, including a maiden victory. Although Mercedes finished second in the constructors’ standings, Russell only had two podium finishes. However, he believes that a reset will help him regain his performance. He acknowledges that missing out on a potential race win or podium in Melbourne put him on the back foot. Russell believes that having a faster car would solve some of the problems and plans to focus on mental health during the off-season by spending time with family and friends. He sees the break as an opportunity to switch off from F1 and engage in other activities before the new season begins.
