Russell acknowledged the dominance of Red Bull, with Max Verstappen setting an impressive pace in practice. Realistically, Russell believes Red Bull is out of reach for now. Instead, he is targeting the usual contenders of Aston Martin and Ferrari. However, he remains cautious of leading midfield teams like Alpine, recognizing their potential to surprise on Saturdays. At Monaco, where track position is crucial, any setbacks in qualifying could prove challenging to overcome on race day.
Looking Ahead:
Russell anticipates a competitive midfield battle with teams such as Aston Martin and Ferrari, aiming to outperform them during the race. He acknowledged that Red Bull currently holds a significant advantage. Mercedes will use the Monaco race weekend as an opportunity to fine-tune their qualifying performance, with a comprehensive reassessment of the car’s overall performance scheduled for the following week.
