P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes is aiming to make improvements to its car amid a difficult period – and George Russell thinks the solution can be a “simple” one.
George Russell believes that Mercedes’ key to resolving their current car issues lies in simply adding more downforce to the car. Despite struggling to keep up with the competition after new regulations were introduced in 2022, the team has experimented with various design changes without significant improvement. Russell emphasizes the importance of prioritizing downforce to enhance performance. Mercedes, currently in fourth place in the constructors’ championship, plans to introduce upgrades at the upcoming Miami round to advance towards the front. Russell underscores the continuous need to focus on aerodynamics and basic performance elements to make progress on the grid.
