George Russell has expressed a pessimistic outlook on Mercedes’ chances at the Mexican Grand Prix.
He does not expect a significant improvement at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, despite the team’s need for a turnaround following their disastrous performance at the Circuit of the Americas.
Russell crashed during qualifying and started from the pit lane, while Lewis Hamilton was eliminated in Q1 and spun out early in the race, marking his worst performance in the U.S. Hamilton has historically excelled at this track.
Although Russell managed to finish sixth, he highlighted that Mercedes is still far behind Ferrari, Red Bull, and McLaren in terms of performance.
Mexico has traditionally been a tough venue for Mercedes, even during their peak years.
Russell commented on the team’s struggles in Texas, saying they pushed the car setup too aggressively.
He noted the importance of a more conservative approach this weekend.
While Russell will race with the older package, Hamilton will have new upgrades, and both are cautious about their expectations.
Hamilton also shared a tempered sense of optimism, hoping that the smoother track in Mexico will alleviate some of the instability issues they faced in Austin.
He acknowledged the uncertainty but remains hopeful for a better performance.
