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Russell: Mercedes working 'behind the scenes' to fix race start weakness
15 April 2026Sky SportsAnalysisRumor

Russell: Mercedes working 'behind the scenes' to fix race start weakness

George Russell reveals Mercedes is analyzing data and working behind the scenes to cure its poor race starts, a flaw that has prevented the team from converting front-row grid slots into early race leads this season.

George Russell has confirmed Mercedes is intensifying its efforts to solve a critical race start weakness that has cost the team potential race leads, despite securing four front-row lockouts in the season's opening events. The team's strong one-lap pace has been undone by poor getaways, forcing drivers to fight back through the field.

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