P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A curtailed day for George Russell – but he is left with Mercedes optimism at the Italian Grand Prix.
George Russell believes that there is still a chance for Mercedes to perform well at the Italian Grand Prix, despite missing a significant portion of Friday practice due to a crash by a rookie driver in a mandatory session. Even though Russell lost valuable track time, he managed to secure sixth place by the end of the day. He expressed hopefulness for the upcoming race, acknowledging the high tyre degradation as a potential advantage for Mercedes if they can adapt to the changing conditions. With a positive outlook for the race day, Russell emphasized the need for the team to stay alert and flexible throughout the competition.
