Russell says Red Bull is benchmark as Mercedes seeks answers
George Russell says Mercedes must understand how to respond after Red Bull’s recent step forward made them the team to beat. Red Bull’s gains and Mercedes’ own changes both followed upgrades introduced during Formula 1’s recent Asian triple-header.
George Russell has urged Mercedes to find answers after Red Bull’s recent resurgence, describing the Milton Keynes-based team as the benchmark. Rival teams have been alarmed by Red Bull’s pace over the last three rounds, with Max Verstappen’s performances strengthening that view.
The recent Asian triple-header has been especially strong for Verstappen. He finished 0.196 seconds behind Russell in Baku, then followed that with convincing wins in Malaysia and Singapore.
According to the reports, both Red Bull’s improved form and Mercedes’ situation are linked to major upgrades introduced during the triple-header. Motorsport.com also noted a caveat from Kimi Antonelli alongside Russell’s assessment, but no further detail was provided in the supplied source text.
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