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Mercedes 'throwing everything at it' as struggles persists

George Russell admits that Mercedes' pace is currently "just not there" but insists the Brackley squad is "throwing everything at it" to improve its car's performance. Since the start of pre-season testing, Mercedes' W13 has been heavily impacted by a chronic porpoising issue and wild understeer. Although the team has made progress on both fronts, the new Sil Arrows' characteristics continue to weigh on its performance. Initially downplayed by Mercedes' rivals, the German outfit's worries proved to be well founded after the first day of practice in Bahrain. "It’s all about lap time, and we’re certainly not where we want to be," said Russell who concluded...
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