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 rectify their current weakness. Despite having secured four front row lockouts in the three Grands Prix and Sprint so far, neither Russell nor his teammate has managed to take the lead after the opening lap. The team's ability to fight back and win is a testament to their pace, but they acknowledge the need to enhance their starts. Ferrari has been the strongest starter this season, thanks to their smaller turbo, which allows for quicker spin-up times and easier acceleration off the line. With limited opportunities to practice starts, the Mercedes team is relying on data analysis and simulator sessions to identify areas for improvement. Russell emphasized that a significant amount of work is being done behind the scenes, with the team pouring over data from the first three races to inform their strategy for the upcoming Miami and Montreal sprint races.