Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia: George Russell on confidence
BBC Sport
George Russell shares his thoughts on his season, confidence, and the championship fight ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Breakdown of Changes
- Confidence: "The thing that's changed is I feel my performances are strong enough to fight for victory week in week out... Confidence is back and it's growing again."
- Understanding of Driving: "I know what I need from the car and myself... [and] don't really feel lost any more."
- Season Start: "I've never really felt in a position to fight for the victories because my performances weren't strong enough."
- Upgrades and Adaptation: "Mercedes are expecting a strong challenge... But now finally I feel I'm in a place I can fight for victory..."
Key Takeaways
- Russell has won three races this season, including his most recent win in Azerbaijan.
- He attributes his improved performance to better understanding the Mercedes car.
- Despite trailing championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 66 points, Russell believes there's still a chance to close the gap with eight races remaining.
- The flowing Sepang track is expected to suit the Mercedes car, but the team is introducing an upgrade package for this weekend's race.
- Antonelli had a challenging weekend in Baku, finishing fifth after a difficult qualifying session marked by a crash.