George Russell, Mercedes’ driver, has revealed that the team will primarily concentrate on their W14 upgrades during the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix, considering the Monaco race weekend as a throwaway in that regard. Due to severe flooding at Imola, the anticipated unveiling of Mercedes’ heavily-modified challenger was postponed, prompting the team to introduce the upgrades at the streets of Monte Carlo instead. However, Russell emphasized that Monaco’s unique circuit is not the ideal location to evaluate the performance of the new-look W14.
Monaco Grand Prix: A Unique Stop on the F1 Calendar:
Russell acknowledged the distinct nature of the Circuit de Monaco, emphasizing that it is not the right venue to assess updates or changes. The team is fully aware of this and has shifted their focus to improving their performance at the challenging track. Recognizing the significance of qualifying at Monaco, Russell highlighted the team’s intention to reverse their usual trend of performing better in races than in qualifying.
