Acknowledging his own challenges with the car, Russell mentioned that he had some ideas about the reasons for his recent struggles. He expressed optimism for the upcoming race at Silverstone and the opportunity for a fresh start to regain his form.
Russell admitted he has faced difficulties in qualifying, struggling to get the tires in the optimal performance window. He noted that even Ferrari, who showed strong pace on Friday, experienced a significant drop-off in performance during Saturday’s qualifying session in Austria.