Mercedes Intensifies Efforts to Enhance Race Starts

According to George Russell, the Mercedes team is diligently working to improve their race starts, with a focus on analyzing data to address their current weakness. Despite having four front-row lockouts in the first three Grands Prix and Sprint, neither Russell nor his teammate has taken the lead after the opening lap. The team's ability to fight back and win the initial three races has been a testament to their pace, but they recognize the need to enhance their starts. Ferrari, meanwhile, has excelled in this area, thanks to their smaller turbo, which allows for quicker spin-up times and easier acceleration off the line. Russell emphasized that while opportunities to practice starts are limited, the team has been utilizing simulator days and data analysis to identify areas for improvement. The team's efforts are geared towards the upcoming Miami Grand Prix, the season's second Sprint weekend, where they aim to make significant strides in their starting performance.