Russell outperformed his teammate and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton multiple times in the first half of the season. Mercedes failed to completely understand the new aero regulations that were introduced at the beginning of the year, causing many to believe it was time for a change in concept.
However, Russell feels the team should just stick with their current concept, especially after finishing P2 and P3 in Hungary, saying:
He outlined the impressive performance the car has been showing as of late, comparing it to the start of the season:
George Russell is content with his P3 finish in Hungary
George Russell took his maiden pole this weekend ahead of the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix. However, he finished the race behind his teammate, Lewis Hamilton, in third to take his fifth podium of the season.
In a post-race media interaction, the Mercedes driver admitted that he was happy with the progress made by the Silver Arrows despite missing out on a potential race win this weekend:
Lewis Hamilton is currently only 12-points behind George Russell in the drivers’ standings and will have to defend against his young and feisty teammate.
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