Russell's Humorous Reaction to McLaren's Pace
Summary
George Russell joked about McLaren's speed, admitting Mercedes is focused on competing with Verstappen and Ferrari. They aim to improve race pace and score points consistently.
Russell's Humorous Take on McLaren's Speed
Why it matters: George Russell humorously acknowledged McLaren's impressive pace during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix practice sessions, highlighting Mercedes' current performance gap.
The big picture: McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris dominated the practice sessions, while Russell focused on catching up to Max Verstappen and Ferrari.
What happened:
- Russell joked about his experience, saying, "And I had Oscar in my sights, then I didn't. He sort of passed Max and went off."
- He admitted that Mercedes is prioritizing competition with Verstappen and Ferrari.
- Russell also mentioned Pierre Gasly's strong performance for Alpine.
- Mercedes is concentrating on consistent performance to secure points, especially as they seem to be closer on one-lap pace than on race runs.
What's next: Mercedes aims to improve its race pace and consistently score points, focusing on closing the gap to the top teams like Red Bull and Ferrari.
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