George Russell, British driver for Mercedes AMG F1, expressed his excitement after the team showed impressive performances during the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix practices. Mercedes, aiming to continue their strong performance from Canada, hoped to stand out on the traditional Barcelona track. In the first practice session, Russell managed to secure third place in the ever-evolving W15 car, while his teammate Lewis Hamilton led the times in FP2. However, Russell was unable to match Hamilton’s fastest time and finished in eighth place, 0.458 seconds behind. Despite this, Russell was pleased with the balance of his car during the practices, indicating that Mercedes is ready to compete at the front of the pack once again.
Russell acknowledged Hamilton’s impressive performance and expressed his confidence in the team’s car. He mentioned that he felt particularly strong on medium tires and that his pace in long races in FP1 was among the fastest. Although it is still early in the weekend, Russell was satisfied with the consistent performance at the top of the field, something they had not achieved in a while.
However, Russell believes that Red Bull still has an advantage. He noted that Mercedes may have been the fastest in long races during the morning session, but may not have been as fast in low fuel qualifying pace. In the afternoon, the team’s qualifying pace seemed strong, but Russell remains cautious and does not want to get ahead of himself. He acknowledged that Red Bull, especially Max Verstappen, is known for increasing pace during qualifying. Additionally, McLaren, with Carlos Sainz, showed impressive speed, indicating that a tough battle can be expected.
In general, Russell’s optimism about Mercedes’ performance in practice is tempered by the recognition that their rivals, especially Red Bull, remain strong competitors.
Meanwhile, Hamilton expressed his satisfaction with the performance of his vehicle during the second session. However, he warned that Mercedes still has the potential to further improve during the night.
“FP1 was average. I made adjustments to the car based on my observations during that session. We gained valuable information from it. In contrast, FP2 was significantly better,” he explained.
“We made some positive changes and I must say the car is exceptional today. The track conditions were extremely hot, putting a lot of pressure on the tires, especially during long runs.”
“However, it doesn’t seem like we are far behind. I believe focusing solely on lap times may not be the most accurate measure. However, I am confident that the car is in a better state.”
“We still have work to do to improve it during the night. Our goal is to keep up with Red Bull, Ferrari, and McLaren.”
Hamilton praised the ongoing efforts of Mercedes’ upgrade program, which have contributed to their recent progress. Instead of introducing major changes, the team has opted for gradual improvements.
“Without a doubt, we are doing the work,” he emphasized. “Every year, the entire team at the factory is dedicated to this endeavor. However, I believe having a clearer vision of our desired direction has made a significant difference.”
“I appreciate the incremental steps that have been taken. The team has diligently worked on the development and consistent implementation of new components, rather than relying on sporadic major changes.”
“That’s why I’m truly grateful. As drivers, we’re starting to feel more comfortable in the car, and that’s definitely a positive sign.”
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