P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell was affected by the problem throughout the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Mercedes has explained the reasons behind George Russell’s front-wing failure in the “extreme” circumstances of the Mexico City race. Despite carrying a broken front wing for most of the race, Russell managed to finish in fifth place, right behind his teammate Lewis Hamilton. The team disclosed that the damage was caused by an overtaking maneuver on the pit-straight that led Russell to hit a bump at full speed, resulting in shock loading that caused the front wing flap to fail. Although the car was able to continue running with the damaged wing, Russell faced challenges due to decreased aero balance and understeer during the late battle with Hamilton. Fortunately, the flap did not fall off completely, allowing Russell to finish the race without needing to pit for repairs, showcasing his skill in managing the compromised aerodynamics of the car.
