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George Russell Unveils Strategy to Avoid Performance Pitfalls with Mercedes’ W16 Ahead of 2025 F1 Season

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 21, 2025
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George Russell Unveils Strategy to Avoid Performance Pitfalls with Mercedes’ W16 Ahead of 2025 F1 Season

Formula One F1 - F1 75 Live Season Launch - The O2, London, Britain - February 18, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell during the launch REUTERS/Andrew Boyers EDITORIAL USE ONLY

In the upcoming Formula 1 season, George Russell is poised to spearhead Mercedes’ campaign, driving the W16. Russell recently offered insights into a ‘new trap’ that Mercedes is keen on avoiding with the W16’s alterations. Hinting at a “significant change” to the car used this year, Russell’s comments have added fuel to the anticipation surrounding the 2025 season.

In the previous season, Russell emerged victorious in two races. However, Mercedes had to settle for the fourth position in the Constructors’ Championship, trailing behind McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull. The British driver suggested that fans can expect some adjustments to the car for the upcoming season.

As the final year of the current Formula 1 regulations looms, Russell shared that a shift in the team’s new car is imminent. Speaking to media outlets in London, including PlanetF1.com, he noted, “I think it’s going to be a significant change this year, to be honest.”

Russell pointed out how each year the team uncovers and resolves a problem, only to be faced with a new one. He emphasized that the team has exercised more discipline this year with every modification made to the car. “We’ve been more thorough than ever in terms of the simulator running, just to ensure we’re not going to fall into a new trap. And so far, it’s a reasonable step,” he added.

Russell further clarified what changes to expect for the F1 2025 season. The team is striving to strike the right balance with its adjustments, cautious not to sway too far in one direction. When probed about the ‘trap’ he had mentioned, Russell elaborated, “I think the last couple of years, we’ve been so focused on solving the problem, we weren’t looking ahead to what future issues it would cause. It’s like you solve one thing and then it creates a new problem.”

He explained that the team is adopting a more forward-thinking approach compared to past years, which is a common practice in the aerodynamics world when developing in a wind tunnel. However, this approach becomes more complex when it involves altering the car’s characteristics and how it will perform and feel for the drivers.

“If you make the front stronger, it’s going to take away from the rear. And if you go too far, that’s just as much as of a problem [as] if it’s in the opposite direction,” Russell concluded. This forward-thinking approach and the insights provided by Russell underscore the meticulous attention to detail and strategic planning that goes into preparing for a competitive Formula 1 season.

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