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George Russell feels that Mercedes must accept the where it finds itself compared to its rivals after overcompensating over the winter in a bid to solve problems from last season.
George Russell pointed out that Mercedes must acknowledge their current standing in the Formula 1 hierarchy and admit that they are currently the fourth-best team in the competition. The team has been facing challenges since the introduction of ground effect cars at the beginning of the 2022 season, which ended their streak of consecutive constructors’ titles. While Russell has achieved victories with Mercedes, the team has been unable to match the performance of Red Bull. Mercedes made significant changes to the car design in response to past issues but may have overcorrected, leading to their current struggles. Russell emphasized the need to strike a balance between the car’s previous configuration and its current state to improve performance and competitiveness in the upcoming races.
