Russell believes that Mercedes’ improvement in speed in Formula 1 in Canada is authentic.

George Russell, from Mercedes AMG F1 W15, competed in the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, which took place on June 9, 2024 in Montreal, Canada. Russell believes that Mercedes’ performance during the race put them back in contention at the front of the pack. The team has been working hard to overcome the limitations of their W15 car, and their aggressive development approach, including the introduction of a revised front wing in Monaco, has helped improve the car’s balance. Russell showed promising pace during the practice sessions and secured pole position. Despite some small errors leading him to third place, he is confident that Mercedes can compete with Red Bull on more traditional tracks. Russell expects Red Bull to take a small step forward in the upcoming races on conventional circuits, but he believes that Mercedes’ performance improvement is genuine and that they can challenge McLaren and Ferrari in their pursuit of Red Bull. Russell admitted that his mistakes at the start of the race made him even more determined to secure a place on the podium, and he praised his teammate Lewis Hamilton for his tough yet fair race.