George Russell thinks Monaco may be too soon for Mercedes to join the victory battle – indeed that prospect could be “three or four” races away. Mercedes took a significant step forward at the Spanish Grand Prix, where they looked genuine contenders for pole position during qualifying before Russell and Lewis Hamilton eventually started fourth and sixth respectively. Russell went on to finish third, over half a minute behind winner Max Verstappen, with Hamilton fifth after a storming drive back up through the field after being hit on the opening lap by Kevin Magnussen which forced an immediate pit-stop. Team principal Toto Wolff said afterwards it had been a “stunning” recovery...
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