• Contact us
  • Advertising Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
25 °c
Agartala
enewstime
  • Home
  • News
    • Northeast
    • National
    • International
    • Tripura News
  • Sports
    Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: India continue winning ways with 4-0 victory vs Timor-Leste

    Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: India continue winning ways with 4-0 victory vs Timor-Leste

    AIU provisionally suspends Twinkle Chaudhary for use of prohibited substance

    AIU provisionally suspends Twinkle Chaudhary for use of prohibited substance

    Bazball Brilliance: England Chase 371 to Stun India in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

    Bazball Brilliance: England Chase 371 to Stun India in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

    Cricket World Mourns: Former India Spinner Dilip Doshi Passes Away at 77

    Cricket World Mourns: Former India Spinner Dilip Doshi Passes Away at 77

    Headingley Test: England Face 350-Run Chase as Rahul, Pant Centuries Set Up Thrilling Test Finish

    Headingley Test: England Face 350-Run Chase as Rahul, Pant Centuries Set Up Thrilling Test Finish

    Rishabh Pant Rewrites Records with Twin Tons at Headingley

    Ind vs Eng 1st Test: Rishabh Pant Rewrites Records with Twin Tons at Headingley

    Rahul takes India’s lead to 96 runs after Bumrah’s fifer keeps England to 465

    Ind vs Eng 1st Test: Rahul takes India’s lead to 96 runs after Bumrah’s fifer keeps England to 465

    Ind vs Eng Test 1: Josh Tongue Stars as India Crumble from 430/3 to 471 All Out

    Ind vs Eng Test 1: Josh Tongue Stars as India Crumble from 430/3 to 471 All Out

    Stokes’ Decision Right, Execution Wrong

    IND vs Eng 1st test: Stokes’ Decision Right, Execution Wrong, Says Broad After India’s Batting Blitz

  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Features
  • TendersNew
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Northeast
    • National
    • International
    • Tripura News
  • Sports
    Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: India continue winning ways with 4-0 victory vs Timor-Leste

    Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: India continue winning ways with 4-0 victory vs Timor-Leste

    AIU provisionally suspends Twinkle Chaudhary for use of prohibited substance

    AIU provisionally suspends Twinkle Chaudhary for use of prohibited substance

    Bazball Brilliance: England Chase 371 to Stun India in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

    Bazball Brilliance: England Chase 371 to Stun India in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

    Cricket World Mourns: Former India Spinner Dilip Doshi Passes Away at 77

    Cricket World Mourns: Former India Spinner Dilip Doshi Passes Away at 77

    Headingley Test: England Face 350-Run Chase as Rahul, Pant Centuries Set Up Thrilling Test Finish

    Headingley Test: England Face 350-Run Chase as Rahul, Pant Centuries Set Up Thrilling Test Finish

    Rishabh Pant Rewrites Records with Twin Tons at Headingley

    Ind vs Eng 1st Test: Rishabh Pant Rewrites Records with Twin Tons at Headingley

    Rahul takes India’s lead to 96 runs after Bumrah’s fifer keeps England to 465

    Ind vs Eng 1st Test: Rahul takes India’s lead to 96 runs after Bumrah’s fifer keeps England to 465

    Ind vs Eng Test 1: Josh Tongue Stars as India Crumble from 430/3 to 471 All Out

    Ind vs Eng Test 1: Josh Tongue Stars as India Crumble from 430/3 to 471 All Out

    Stokes’ Decision Right, Execution Wrong

    IND vs Eng 1st test: Stokes’ Decision Right, Execution Wrong, Says Broad After India’s Batting Blitz

  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Features
  • TendersNew
No Result
View All Result
enewstime
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Features
  • Tenders
Home Sports

Formula 1: Russell concerned by ‘baked-in’ flaws in Mercedes’ 2025 car after Imola struggles

IANS by IANS
May 20, 2025
in Sports
Formula 1: Russell concerned by ‘baked-in’ flaws in Mercedes’ 2025 car after Imola struggles
33
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) George Russell has sounded the alarm on Mercedes’ 2025 Formula 1 campaign, admitting that underlying issues in the car’s performance could derail the team’s hopes of competing at the front as the season enters its warmer phase. The British driver endured his most underwhelming Grand Prix of the season at Imola, finishing seventh after starting third on the grid — a result that left him visibly frustrated and searching for answers.

Speaking to Sky Sports F1 after the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, Russell didn’t hide his concern about the direction of Mercedes’ development. “The trends are pretty clear. When it’s hot, we’re slow. When it’s cold, we’re quick. That was the same last year,” he said, referencing the recurring struggle Mercedes has faced across two consecutive campaigns.

Despite Mercedes introducing upgraded front suspension and a new front wing at Imola — parts that had raised hopes within the garage — the car once again faltered when track temperatures rose. While Russell’s disappointing result was partially shaped by an unfortunate Virtual Safety Car timing and a questionable strategic call, the core issue, he said, lies deeper than race-day circumstances.

“We’ve been doing everything with the setup to try and find solutions, but there’s clearly something more fundamental in the car,” he acknowledged.

Russell currently sits fourth in the drivers’ standings, 47 points adrift of championship leader Oscar Piastri. While the Mercedes driver has managed to punch above the car’s true performance so far, with four podiums in the first six rounds, the limitations became stark at Imola.

“It’s not the first race this season where we’ve been slower than Ferrari, or even on par with Williams,” Russell admitted. “We’ve just somehow managed to get a result out of it on those occasions. But today, we were very lucky to finish P7 in all honesty.”

Mercedes’ second driver, rookie Kimi Antonelli, had a disappointing home debut as well, forced to retire with a throttle issue. Yet, with Verstappen lacking consistent support at Red Bull and Ferrari also faltering in recent races, Mercedes remains second in the Constructors’ Championship.

However, they trail McLaren — now clearly the form team — by a daunting 132 points.

Russell’s assessment reveals a growing concern within the Brackley-based squad about their inability to adapt to different track temperatures. The car’s tyre performance appears to fluctuate drastically depending on conditions, echoing Mercedes’ troubles from last season when they were more competitive in cooler races but lost pace in the summer heat.

The 2025 car, which was expected to be a significant evolution, still seems to carry forward the same inconsistency.

“I wouldn’t say we’re running out of ideas to solve the tyres,” Russell noted, “but as I said, it’s sort of baked into the car.” Drawing parallels with Ferrari’s own past struggles, he pointed out how the Scuderia had gone from a car that excelled in qualifying to one that now performs better in race trim — albeit without fully understanding the change. “We need to find a better compromise, especially ahead of the next race,” Russell urged. “We’re approaching summer, and it doesn’t really bode well for us. We need to think quick.”

–IANS

hs/bsk/

*Except for the headings & sub-headings, this story has not been edited by The enewstime.in and has been published from IANS feed.

Related Posts

Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: India continue winning ways with 4-0 victory vs Timor-Leste
Sports

Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: India continue winning ways with 4-0 victory vs Timor-Leste

June 29, 2025
AIU provisionally suspends Twinkle Chaudhary for use of prohibited substance
Sports

AIU provisionally suspends Twinkle Chaudhary for use of prohibited substance

June 27, 2025
Bazball Brilliance: England Chase 371 to Stun India in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
Sports

Bazball Brilliance: England Chase 371 to Stun India in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

June 24, 2025
Cricket World Mourns: Former India Spinner Dilip Doshi Passes Away at 77
Sports

Cricket World Mourns: Former India Spinner Dilip Doshi Passes Away at 77

June 24, 2025
Headingley Test: England Face 350-Run Chase as Rahul, Pant Centuries Set Up Thrilling Test Finish
Sports

Headingley Test: England Face 350-Run Chase as Rahul, Pant Centuries Set Up Thrilling Test Finish

June 24, 2025
Rishabh Pant Rewrites Records with Twin Tons at Headingley
Sports

Ind vs Eng 1st Test: Rishabh Pant Rewrites Records with Twin Tons at Headingley

June 23, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
D-2050 D-2050 D-2050
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

About us

Enewstime.in is run by an individual – a Journalist by profession of Tripura with the active help of several journos including senior journalists of the State. On top of that, Enewstime.in being a subscriber of IANS news agency, we have plenty of multi-choice topics to offer to our esteemed readers. Enewstime.in is a venture reach global audience from a tiny State Tripura.

Latest News

Proposal to Provide Bicycles to AMC cleanliness warriors: An eco-friendly move

On the eve of Doctors’ Day: GBP Hospital Scripts Third Kidney Transplant Triumph

Drones to be used to trace hook lines, dedicated power supply for Hospitals: Ratan Lal Nath

Tripura CM Explains Emergency Timeline, Highlights People’s Ordeal

Assam: Eviction drive conducted in Nalbari, 82 bighas cleared

Undemocratic Governance prevailing in Bengal, alleged Biplab Deb

Contact us

19, Old Thana Road. Banamalipur. PO. Agartala. Pin code 799001. Tripura (West), India.

Email: enewstime2017@gmail.com

Wa: 8794548041

  • Contact us
  • Advertising Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

© 2025 Designed & Developed with ❤️ by Provibe Media LLP

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Northeast
    • National
    • International
    • Tripura News
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Features
  • Tenders

© 2025 Designed & Developed with ❤️ by Provibe Media LLP