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Russell writes off ‘disaster’ season to focus on Mercedes pursuit
George Russell expressed his disappointment with this season’s Drivers’ Championship, calling it a “disaster.” He now shifts his focus to helping Mercedes secure second place in the Constructors’ Championship. Despite starting strongly in Qatar, Lewis Hamilton’s collision with Russell resulted in Hamilton’s retirement from the race. Russell managed to finish fourth, but Mercedes only gained two points over Ferrari in the standings. Russell’s second season with Mercedes has been challenging, as he currently sits in eighth place in the Drivers’ Championship with only one podium finish. Acknowledging the difficult season, Russell has accepted that his personal championship hopes are over and is determined to guide the team to second place behind Red Bull. Despite setbacks, Russell remains positive, citing the car’s performance in Qatar and the upcoming improvements as reasons to believe they can achieve their goal.
Source: RacingNews 365
