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George Russell and Toto Wolff have admitted that Mercedes are still way off the pace and will not be challenging to win this weekend’s Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.
George Russell says Mercedes know that there is a big dose of lap time there to find if they can lower the W13.
Mercedes driver George Russell says that he thinks this weekend will probably follow a similar pattern to the last couple for the team, in terms of their level of performance.
Mercedes driver George Russell has said that he feels confident that his team will be able to catch up to Red Bull and Ferrari this season, and potentially even overtake them, whilst also saying he’s aware it could go the other way.
Newey: F1 'lucky' to have early Red Bull-Ferrari battles
Toto Wolff explained that Mercedes’ slow start to the 2022 Formula 1 season «feels like 2013» when the German team last failed to win the constructors’ championship. The period that followed included seven consecutive drivers’ championships for Lewis Hamilton (six) and Nico Rosberg (one). Ad/> However, the manufacturer has fallen behind the likes of Red Bull and Ferrari following the off-season changes to aerodynamic regulations that have hampered Hamilton and fellow driver George Russell.
Lewis Hamilton may not be confident of Mercedes turning things around quickly with the development of their W13, but F1's Technical Consultant, Rob Smedley, holds a different view entirely. It's been a frustrating start to the season for Mercedes in the opening two races.
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has issued praise for George Russell and said that the Briton has started well with Mercedes, despite the Silver Arrows’ early-season struggles.