Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has offered support for George Russell, asserting that the intricate balance of their F1 car is at the core of his recent setbacks. Amid a challenging Formula 1 season, George Russell finds himself in the spotlight as he grapples with the complexities of the Mercedes car. Currently positioned sixth in
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has defended George Russell, who’s endured a below par season so far. Having impressed so many people in his maiden Mercedes campaign last year, Russell has failed to raise his game in 2023, something Wolff puts down to the W14 being on a “knife-edge”. Russell incredibly became just the third
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has explained why George Russell has struggled so far this season, having shown so much promise in 2022. In Russell’s maiden season for the Silver Arrows, the 25-year-old was exceptional. He claimed the team’s only pole position and victory, whilst he also became just the third team-mate of Lewis Hamilton’s
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Amidst the recent upheavals on the Formula 1 circuit, Dutch racing driver and F1 pundit, Tom Coronel, has cast his insights into George Russell’s struggles, asserting that the British driver’s challenges extend beyond the scope of Mercedes’ major upgrade. While Russell demonstrated promise with a podium finish in Spain following the Monaco Grand Prix’s new
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With the summer break set to end in just over a week at the Dutch Grand Prix, Lando Norris has been voted as the driver most likely to end Red Bull’s reign, with the Austrians having won every race so far in 2023. Red Bull are 12 for 12 so far this season and are
MoreFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has agreed with George Russell that the current Formula 1 cars are too heavy, with them weighing 798kg. This is 46kg heavier than they were in 2021, prior to the new aerodynamic regulations being introduced. As a result of the cars having become so heavy, Russell – who is a
MoreFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has agreed with Mercedes’ George Russell, who has called for Formula 1 cars to become lighter. Current F1 cars weigh a staggering 798kg, something which is resulting in the cars generating more energy as they turn. This actually goes against the governing body pushing for the sport to become more
MoreGeorge Russell’s ascent to Formula 1 world championship glory is an unshakable belief held by Andrew Shovlin, the trackside engineering director of Mercedes. Shovlin confidently envisions a trajectory for the 25-year-old that mirrors the remarkable journey of Max Verstappen, cementing Russell’s name among the elite champions of the sport. Russell’s impressive journey already includes a
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Tyler Epp, the Miami GP President, has highlighted a number of changes to be made for next season’s race following driver criticism earlier this year. The Miami Grand Prix debuted in 2022 at the Miami International Autodrome. Both races held there have sparked criticisms from F1 drivers, who have blasted the quality of the track
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George Russell has revealed why he chose to race with the number 63, with the Mercedes driver having shared the ties it has to his family. Since joining the Formula 1 paddock in 2019, Russell has competed with the No. 63, which he’s revealed used to be used by his brother in karting. The 25-year-old
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