P1racenews AI automatic summary:
One dominant George Russell win in Singapore does not mean all of Mercedes’ issues with its W16 have been resolved.
Despite George Russell’s dominant victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, Mercedes is urging caution as they approach the final six races of the F1 season. Russell’s pole position and comfortable win have boosted Mercedes’ position in the constructors’ championship, placing them 27 points ahead of Ferrari. Trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin emphasized that Mercedes may face challenges ahead, especially on high-speed circuits like Austin, following the successful performance at low-speed tracks such as Montreal and Singapore. The team is focused on improving high-speed cornering performance to stay competitive in the upcoming races. Mercedes remains determined to fight for success in the closing quarter of the season, staying motivated by Russell’s victory and aiming to adapt the car for the diverse challenges ahead.
