George Russell: Lewis Hamilton’s superior form since Mercedes upgrade 'pure coincidence’
Since Mercedes introduced th𒉰eir substantial upgrade꧑ in Monaco, Hamilton hasn’t been beaten by Russell in either qualifying or the race.
Combined with Russell’s second DNF of the ജseason in Canada, it allowed Hamilton to move 37 points clear in the standings.
Russell will have a chance to fight back this weekend✃ in Austria, a track Hamilton has traditionally performed worse at compared to his teammates.
Speaking in the FIA press conference,♚ Russell was asked about Hamilton’s improved form, he replied: “I think it’s pure coi💯ncidence. I think it’s like you say very fine margins.
“I think out of all t🧸he teams on the grid statistically we’re 🔴the closest of everybody in terms of teammates.
“Lewis is obviously a very strong driver. It’s funny I think at the start of last year Lewis was on a higher level than what I was yet I was well ahead in the championship and now this year we’re at a very close level and the championꦉship - I am 40 odd points behind him.
“Ultimately that’s the only thing that matters. We’re going into this weekend and s🔯eeing what we can do but certainly the last couple of races haven’t b💟een the best run of form for me.
“As I said history now, l♛et’s see what the upcoming races bring.”
Russell finished ahead of Hami♏lton in last year’s championship, becoming just the third teammate to do so.
He joined J꧂enson Button (2011) and Nico Rosberg (2016).
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