Guenther Steiner warns Mercedes will make "changes" if George Russell struggles in 2027
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has warned that Mercedes could make changes to its driver line-up if George Russell is still struggling by the end of next season. While Russell entered the 2026 season as a clear favourite, his team-mate Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver to lead the standings after back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix. He has ...…
Mercedes driver George Russell believes Ferrari holds a significant advantage at the upcoming F1 Mexican Grand Prix, citing the team's turbo design as the key factor. The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, the circuit where the race will take place, is located on a 2250m plateau, presenting a unique engineering challenge due to its low-density air.
This results in reduced aerodynamic performance and cooling issues, but may also favor Ferrari with their smaller diameter turbocharger. Russell noted that Ferrari's turbo has lower inertia, enabling quicker spool-up, which could be crucial in the thinner air at altitude. However, Russell also acknowledged that Ferrari's advantage may not be straightforward, as they are still exploring how the challenges presented by the high-altitude environment will affect their performance.
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