George Russell faces a new engine penalty, and Mercedes has decided that the best time to tackle it will be during the upcoming race in Las Vegas. The British driver, who recently suffered a drop of 60 places on the grid at the Singapore Grand Prix, acknowledges that the team’s strategy is to gain an advantage on a more favorable track.
After having replaced several components of the engine, Russell anticipates that the penalty is inevitable. However, Mercedes plans to take the step at the Las Vegas race, a decision that will allow them to minimize position losses, considering the nature of the track.
Russell comments that the Las Vegas circuit offers overtaking opportunities that are much more limited on technical circuits, like Singapore. The characteristics of the new layout, with long straights and little traffic, will facilitate maneuvers to overtake rivals after the penalty.
This strategy allows the team to avoid difficulties in other more complicated circuits where they hold difficult positions, such as in Austin or Interlagos. With the new engine, Russell hopes to deliver a spectacular race under the bright lights of Las Vegas, highlighting the speed of his car and seeking a comeback that leaves viewers with a good taste in their mouths as the season concludes.
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