Having misplaced a superb victory on account of a technical infringement, Mercedes driver George Russell thinks that the Brackley-based workforce is well-prepared to come back subsequent yr even stronger and battle for the championship titles.
Having lacked tempo throughout Friday’s apply classes, Mercedes driver George Russell had seemingly pulled off an unlikely win throughout Sunday’s race at Spa-Francorchamps. The Briton began from P6 on the grid, and committing himself to a one-stop technique, he took his third F1 win.
Nevertheless, after the chequered flag, Russell’s automotive was discovered to be underweight, with the stewards subsequently excluding him from the outcomes – which means workforce mate Lewis Hamilton takes the win.
Requested about Mercedes’ prospects for the subsequent season, Russell urged that the present championship is about placing the constructing blocks in place to go for a constant title run in 2025.
“Completely. I believe for all of us, It has been a troublesome couple of years getting the automotive into a spot the place we are able to constantly battle for victories. However, you recognize, I am so motivated, so excited for the second half of the season, which is finally increase in the direction of 2025.
“And once you take a look at the competitors now, you recognize, there is not any cause why we will not battle. And if the season began in Montreal, the championship standings could be wanting very, very totally different.
“So, you recognize, it is going to be nice. There’s a lot, I believe there’s a lot motivation from all the opposite groups to get again to the entrance, from McLaren, from Ferrari, from ourselves. So for certain, it isn’t going to be simple. And, you recognize, hopefully we see a very good battle on our arms into subsequent yr,” concluded Russell.
F1
