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George Russell Shines in Japanese GP Practice Despite Chaos: Will Rain Shake Race?

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
April 4, 2025
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George Russell’s Rising Confidence: Mercedes’ Potential to Outrace McLaren in F1 2025

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 23, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates after finishing third place in the Chinese Grand Prix REUTERS/Go Nakamura

George Russell, the British driver for Mercedes, is riding high on confidence after a solid performance during the first practice sessions of the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Russell, fresh off two consecutive podium finishes in Australia and China, showcased his prowess by finishing second in the FP1, trailing only a tenth behind compatriot Lando Norris and comfortably ahead of Charles Leclerc by two and a half tenths.

The second session, however, was marred by multiple interruptions, with the session being red-flagged four times, limiting the drivers’ ability to improve their performances. Incidents like Fernando Alonso’s error and two grass fires further added to the chaos, with Liam Lawson’s crash into the barriers being the most serious, although he emerged unharmed.

Russell expressed relief at Lawson’s well-being and shared his thoughts on the day’s proceedings, stating, “It’s great to see that Jack was okay after the crash. It was a serious impact, and I hope he can be back in the car tomorrow morning.” The British driver remained optimistic about his team’s performance, acknowledging the upcoming wind changes and the strong showing by McLaren and other competitive teams. Russell highlighted the unusual closeness in performance among the teams and emphasized the need to push hard to stay competitive at the front of the grid.

Looking ahead, Russell voiced concerns about the limited data gathered due to the interruptions in FP2, especially regarding tire degradation and potential graining on the Hard compound. With rain posing a threat on race day, the uncertainties surrounding Sunday’s race have only increased. Despite the challenges, Russell remained confident in his team’s abilities, aiming to fight for a top grid position in the upcoming qualifying sessions based on their competitive timing on Friday.

As the Japanese Grand Prix weekend unfolds, all eyes will be on George Russell and Mercedes as they strive to overcome obstacles and secure a strong finish in what promises to be an action-packed race at Suzuka.

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