George Russell has dismissed the notion that Mercedes' recent success, including a double podium finish at the Spanish Grand Prix, can be solely attributed to the adoption of sidepods on their 2023 car.  Despite the team's decision to abandon their original development direction and introduce revised bodywork, Russell believes the real magic lies beneath the car's surface. Speaking to Sky Sports after his third-place finish in Spain, Russell emphasised that while sidepods may play a role, the true performance gains come from the work done underneath the car and on the floor.  He suggested that this holds true for every team, indicating that the recent improvements for Mercedes...
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