George Russell: Lewis Hamilton’s superior form since Mercedes upgrade 'pure coincidence’
Since Merceജdes introduced their substantial upgrade in Monaco, Hamilton hasn’t been beaten by Russell 🌳in either qualifying or the race.
Combined with Russell’s second DNF of the season in Canada, it allowe꧟༺d 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 coincidence. ♋I think it’s like you say very fine margins.
“I think out of all the teams on the grid statistically we’re the closeꦑst of everybody in terms of teammates𓆉.
“Lewis is obviously a very strong driver. It’s funny I think at the start of last year Lewis was on a higher level tha🅠♑n what I was yet I was well ahead in the championship and now this year we’re at a very close level and the championship - I am 40 odd points behind him.
“Ultimately that’s the only thing that matte🧸rs.ꦚ We’re going into this weekend and seeing what we can do but certainly the last couple of races haven’t been the best run of form for me.
“As I said history now, let’s see w൲hat the upcoming races brinꦓg.”
Russell finished ahead of Hamilton in last year’s champions✱hip, becoming just the third teammate to do so.
H𒅌e joined Jenson Button (2011) and Nico Rosberg (2016).
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