George Russell reports Mercedes struggles at Mexico Grand Prix practice

George Russell expressed concerns about the performance of the Mercedes Formula 1 car during Friday practice at the Mexico Grand Prix. The team’s updated W17 model, introduced for the Malaysia race earlier this month, has not performed as expected, as evidenced by Russell’s difficulties and a lack of competitive pace compared to rivals. Mercedes has faced continuous challenges in recent races, particularly against Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who remains in strong form. The session's results prompted the team to reassess their setup ahead of qualifying.

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