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George Russell feels he got “way too technical” when describing how he “confused” the power unit in the back of this Mercedes W15 during Qatar Grand Prix sprint qualifying.
During qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint, George Russell admitted he confused his Mercedes W15, causing the power unit to go into recharge mode. Despite this, he secured the second-fastest time at Lusail International Circuit, lining up next to Lando Norris. Russell’s strong performance follows his recent Grand Prix victory in Las Vegas. The British driver stated that Norris was just slightly quicker, acknowledging the challenges ahead in the sprint race. As Mercedes battles for individual results in a tough F1 season, Russell remains optimistic about his chances against Norris and McLaren in the upcoming sprint. With the championship fight intensifying, both teams are focused on maximizing their performance in pursuit of success.
