Mercedes ‘behind Pink Bull in all areas’ – Russell


George Russell has conceded that Mercedes is at the rear of Pink Bull “in all regions” immediately after the constructors’ champion’s hard start out to the period ongoing in Saudi Arabia.

Mercedes has struggled for speed so significantly this 12 months with rivals Pink Bull and Ferrari scoring a gain apiece.

Acknowledging the perform of the two speed-location groups, Russell conceded the Silver Arrows have a large amount of perform to do to shut the margin.

“All the things did glimpse far better when we turned the engines up for qualifying and we seemed rather on par with Ferrari in phrases of straight-line velocity,” stated Russell.

“Red Bull were being undoubtedly operating much less wing than we were being but they appeared to speed up really rapidly when they get down the straight.

“They are seemingly accomplishing a far better position at lowering their drag at higher velocity and their speed at the instant is remarkable. We need to have to do some perform in all regions to capture up.”

Wind tunnels not finding up porpoising challenge

The Mercedes has been a lot more seriously influenced by proposing than a variety of other groups for the duration of the early phases of the period.

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