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George Russell warns Mercedes about Ferrari's race pace after Barcelona Grand Prix

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:22 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

George Russell warns Mercedes about Ferrari's race pace after Barcelona Grand Prix

Summary

George Russell finished second at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory with Ferrari. Russell expressed concern over Ferrari's technical advancement, describing Hamilton's pace as 'insane' and highlighting a disparity between qualifying and race performance. While Russell initially felt confident, he noted challenges in maintaining car balance during the race. He stated the need for Mercedes to enhance their aerodynamic upgrades promptly. Russell emphasized that Ferrari's resurgence poses a significant threat to their championship bid ahead of the upcoming race in Austria.

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By the Numbers

•Ferrari's recent upgrades have reduced the performance gap with Mercedes.
•Hamilton achieved his first victory with Ferrari in Barcelona.
•Russell highlighted difficulties in managing tire performance during the race.
•Mercedes seeks to expedite aerodynamic upgrades before the next race in Austria.
•Russell acknowledges Ferrari as a serious contender moving forward.

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The celebratory champagne had barely settled on the podium at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix before the reality of a shifting Formula 1 hierarchy began to sink in at Mercedes-AMG. While Lewis Hamilton’s historic maiden victory for Scuderia Ferrari captured…
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