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George Russell Reflects on a Disappointing Weekend at Spa

George Russell described his race weekend in Spa as "underwhelming" after finishing in a solitary fifth place. The Mercedes driver indicated that the team is aware of the pace issues they've been facing and are looking for solutions to regain their competitive edge.

Our Take:

Mercedes' struggles highlight the growing challenges they face in a rapidly evolving F1 landscape. As they explore ideas to bridge the gap, the next races will be crucial to determine if they can reclaim their former prowess or if other teams will continue to pull ahead.

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Source: F1Technical.net

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