George Russell is now the official Mercedes F1 driver. The 2021 season may have just ended, but the teams are already working to prepare for the upcoming season. The Briton did some tests in the Yas Marina in a Mercedes w10; the title winning car from 2019.
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Russell pointed out a problem with the car that made things difficult. Even so, he is impressed with the car and has stated that he is taking the Christmas break to relax.
George Russell talks about the subject that preoccupies him in the Mercedes
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After a few tests on the Yas Marnia, Russell is reasonably happy with the car’s performance, but it has a problem that is causing problems for the Briton.
Formula 1 F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 10, 2021 Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes during practice REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed
He said: “To be honest, I’m a little bit bruised and injured today, it’s damn tight in this car, but next year it will be a lot better. I’ll have a little more air to breathe, so I’m looking forward to it. But suck it up, keep going, and it’s Christmas time to relax! “
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What else did Russell say about the W10?
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Undoubtedly, the Brackley squad has built Formula 1 title-dominating cars over the years. Now the newest addition to their team, Russell, was mightily impressed after bringing the W10 out for some testing at the Yas Marina.
BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN – Great Britain’s George Russell and Mercedes GP prepare to start the grid ahead of the Sakhir F1 Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Peter Fox / Getty Images)
He said, “It’s a good car, it’s definitely a very good car. Even though it’s modified, it gives you confidence and it’s really fun to drive, you can push it to the limit, you have confidence and it’s something that I struggled with a bit last season. That’s why it won the championship in 2019 and, as I said, a great experience. “
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