Podcast: Norris's dig at Russell - why world champ has no sympathy for F1 rival's struggles
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes How quickly should F1 drivers adapt to their cars? And what is going wrong for George Russell?
George Russell has complained of his struggles to adapt to this year’s Mercedes Formula 1 car, but world champion Lando Norris hasn’t offered much comfort, saying: This is our job, we are paid millions to do it. We must drive any car they give us.”
More than just exposing the difference between their driving styles, the comments reveal Norris and Russell’s contrasting mindsets at the start of the summer break.
The McLaren driver is riding high on a wave of confidence after victory in a Hungarian Grand Prix where he was miles clear of his team-mate, while his Mercedes rival is trailing team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the championship and still getting to grips with his car.
Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas discuss what’s gone wrong for Russell and how he can fix it, while asking how long a top-level F1 driver should be given to adapt to a new car.
Mark also explains how he drew up his half-term scores for every F1 driver on the grid and answers your questions on Oscar Piastri‘s performance, along with whether F1 cars need more downforce than they have.
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