P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell is searching for answers to understand his poor Dutch Grand Prix pace after “dropping like a stone” at Zandvoort.
Following a disappointing Dutch Grand Prix, George Russell expressed his uncertainty about Mercedes’ performance, as he qualified fourth but struggled during the race. He initially moved up to third place but started dropping back after the pit stops. Russell acknowledged the strong competition from McLaren and the unexpected difficulties in overtaking. Despite Mercedes’ recent strong performances, Russell and the team found themselves finishing far behind the leaders in the race. The windy and challenging conditions at Zandvoort posed significant difficulties for Mercedes, with Russell still puzzled about the team’s struggles. Ultimately, Russell finished in seventh place after a two-stop strategy, highlighting the team’s lack of pace compared to their rivals.
