As the first quarter of the F1 season concluded at the Monaco GP, Mercedes had scored 96 points, marking a challenging period for the team. Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2025 was a shocker amidst Mercedes’ struggles since 2022, where victory has remained elusive. Once synonymous with triumph in the 2010s, Mercedes’ performance has faltered despite high hopes for their 2024 project. Both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton express disappointment over the lack of speed in the W15, which is evident in their failure to clinch top finishes this season.
However, things might get easy for the eight-time Constructors champions as the developments are heading in the right direction. Despite heavy scrutiny, George Russell has backed his team ahead of a busy weekend. Moreover, he took a sly dig at the rival’s inability to win the world title.
George Russell Defends Mereceds While Giving A Reality Check To The Rivals
Mercedes team is on the verge of losing the ‘elite team title.’ The ground-effect regulations have been a harbinger of misfortune for the team as their technical grief intensified. However, the team principal, Toto Wolff, recently defended his team while pointing fingers at the rivals. He targeted Ferrari and Red Bull. The Mercedes CEO was discussing the team’s dismal performance. The Mercedes squad has not won a race since 2022. Furthermore, they are far from competing for the world title. Consequently, during a chat, Wolff remarked that Ferrari had not won a world championship since 2008. Red Bull, on the other hand, has not won a title in eight years despite dominating the circuit. Withal stated that eight and sixteen years are significantly longer than three years. It shows that the team’s manager completely trusts his players as they attempt to make a comeback.
Similarly, Mercedes driver Russell backed his team principal while asking the opposition a few tough questions. He said teh Silver Arrows have endured immense criticism during the slump period. Moreover, every team undergoes a patchy phase as challenges come along. Further, the Briton shifted his attention to the rivals, pointing out Ferrari’s inability to compete for the World Championship title. In the end, Russell said this is how F1 works: it is ‘bloody challenging,’ and the team is making progress every weekend.
Mercedes Will Be Front Runners After Silverstone, Says Russell
George Russell is really hopeful about the forthcoming weekend. Following a solid performance in Monaco, the team is considering a few minor tweaks. While both vehicles will wear the revised front wings in Canada, more changes are planned.
Furthermore, while describing the growth at Brackley Russell, he stated that he is looking forward to the Silverstone Grand Prix since the team is on the correct track. The Brit believes that these ‘quick enhancements’ will drive the team to the head of the grid. Furthermore, he discussed Mercedes’ victories in Silverstone, which explains his optimism. However, supporters are losing patience as they accuse Mercedes of making “fake claims.”
