George Russell takes blame for P2 not being “sewn up already” for Mercedes
Russell has three DNFs to his name in F1 2023, while 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lewis Hamilton has scored points in every race.
Two of Russell’s three non-finishes were unforced errors - crashing in Canada and Singapore re𝐆spectively.
As a result, Russell sits 75 points behind his teammate in the championship standings, level on points with McLaren’s 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lando Norris.
Only 20 points separate Mercedes and Ferrari in the r🐭ac🦹e for second heading into the final six rounds of the season.
Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix, Russell hinted that he was to blameܫ for Mercedes not having a firmer grip on second beꦗhind Red Bull.
“It’ll be close towards the end of the season,” he said. “There have been missed opportunities on my side this season. We should’ve had it sewn up alre♒ady.
“But I’m confident we can secure that while s𝔉till on the journey, putting huge emphasis on next year’s car. P2 is🃏 very important but making sure we hit the ground running next season is more important.”
The high-speed nature of the Losail🧸 International Circuit is expected ൲to suit McLaren, while Mercedes and Ferrari’s competitiveness is still unclear.
“The sprint raceꦆ mixes things up but McLaren will be quick here, Max is as always week-in week-out,” he added.
“Our challenge,🐻 our fight, is with ꦉFerrari. P2 is our goal, that’s what we’re chasing.”
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