Russell’s jokes binned Mercedes part worked for his style as it was ‘slower’

Binning the W16’s upgraded suspension, George Russell joked that he was able to get better results with it than Kimi Antonelli because “it’s slower”.

But reverting to the older-specification rear suspension setup in Hungary, the Briton is relieved to again have confidence in the car.

George Russell: Because it’s slower!

Additional reporting by Thomas Maher

Mercedes made a strong start to the F1 2025 championship with Russell on the podium in four of the opening six races while his rookie team-mate Antonelli was a regular points scorer.

But upgrading the W16’s rear suspension setup at Imola, round seven, the Brackley squad took a step backwards.

So much so, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff revealed the team binned it ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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