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The Mercedes driver did not expect several other midfield cars to be ahead during the opening day of on-track action at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
George Russell expressed surprise at the unexpected cars that were faster than Mercedes during practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Red Bull, Ferrari, and McLaren were all quicker than Mercedes, along with his teammate Lewis Hamilton in seventh place. Russell was taken aback by the impressive performance of Valtteri Bottas and Daniel Ricciardo, who finished fourth and sixth, respectively. Russell had limited running time after stepping out of the W14 to allow a rookie session, but he believed there was potential for improvement. Mexico presents different challenges, with a focus on getting the tires and engine management right, making qualifying crucial for a good result. Russell acknowledged that difficult moments provide valuable learning opportunities.
Source: RacingNews 365
