George Russell believes that the Mercedes W15 is not well-suited for the Australian Grand Prix. Mercedes has had a disappointing start to the 2024 Formula 1 season, and the qualifying session in Australia only added to their struggles. Russell mentioned that the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne does not favor their car, the W15. He also noted that the W15 has a limited performance window, making it difficult to handle, and acknowledged that the team needs to work on improving the car’s high-speed corner performance. This issue was evident throughout the practice sessions, as both drivers faced challenges in the high-speed corners. The W15 lacks speed in these areas, making the Albert Park circuit particularly challenging for Russell and Lewis Hamilton. The disappointing qualifying result prompted the Silver Arrows Trackside Engineering Director to comment on the situation. He mentioned that the W15’s pace seemed to disappear between the third practice session and qualifying. However, he remained optimistic, stating that the unpredictable nature of the Albert Park track could lead to unexpected incidents and outcomes. Only time will tell if the Silver Arrows can achieve a favorable result in tomorrow’s Grand Prix.
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