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Russell wades into controversial F1 debate as Doohan gets ‘tough’ truth – RacingNews365 Review
George Russell has expressed confidence in the legality of McLaren’s F1 car despite its successful start to the season. McLaren’s dominant performance has positioned them as strong contenders for the championship title this year amidst five grand prix victories in the first six races. Jack Doohan’s hopes of a quick return to F1 were dashed by former driver Karun Chandhok, who highlighted Doohan not being on any team’s radar following his short stint at Alpine. F1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley has warned of a potential significant reshuffle in the pecking order at the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix due to stricter flexi-wing tests. Max Verstappen remains uncertain about the performance of his new Red Bull floor after facing challenges during the Miami Grand Prix, where he finished behind George Russell. Former F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer pointed out the distinct “Max factor” at Red Bull, emphasizing Verstappen’s superiority over his teammates in recent seasons.
