Post-FP2 pace-setter Russell explained that the conditions were “really difficult” across the sessions, leading him and his team mate to believe that they can still extract further performance from the W15.
“It was so, so windy, probably the windiest I’ve remembered in the last couple of years,” he said. “The car was performing really well, got the upgrades on which seem to be working as expected.
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“It looks like quite a close battle with the McLarens and Max, but it could all be different again tomorrow.
“In the first six races, the car was off the pace but the weather was consistent and they were pretty straightforward race weekends for everyone. Suddenly as soon as the car’s been quick in Canada and Silverstone, all sorts have been thrown at us, but it’s the same for everyone.”
