Following a sensational damp weekend at Interlagos where Mercedes clinched the constructors' world championship, the Silver Arrows are turning their full attention to a new internal mission. The team is ready to go all out to help George Russell secure the runner-up position in the Formula 1 drivers' standings over the final races of the season.
With Kimi Antonelli having already wrapped up the drivers' crown in Mexico, the focus in the Brackley-based outfit has shifted entirely to locking out the top two spots in the championship. A costly pit lane spin during a tricky race in Sao Paulo dropped Russell to fourth place at the checkered flag, leaving him in a fierce battle for second place in the overall standings.
Russell currently sits third, holding a narrow one-point advantage over Ferrari veteran Lewis Hamilton and trailing Red Bull rival Max Verstappen by 17 points with three grands prix remaining on the calendar. Team principal Toto Wolff revealed that management is actively discussing how best to support their driver in his pursuit of Verstappen.
"We absolutely want him to score the maximum and hopefully finish second, and we need to think about what we're going to do about it, but it could be a possibility that we're giving it all the force," Wolff stated. The team boss emphasized that Russell deserves every bit of support after demonstrating incredible pace, including a dominant wet qualifying performance before a late mishap on track.
Reflecting on his race, Russell admitted he took too many risks while chasing a potential victory during the chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix. As the Formula 1 paddock prepares for the final triple-header showdowns, Mercedes remains fully committed to ensuring their driver bounces back and caps off his campaign on the highest possible note.
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