Russell calls for FIA rule change amid new safety concerns
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Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
George Russell recommended a rule change already for the Chinese Grand Prix.
"The only thing I would request from the FIA is that with the Straight Mode, the front wing doesn’t drop as aggressively."- George Russell
The British driver won the season-opening round of the season at the Australian Grand Prix, taking all 25 points. In the end, Mercedes won by a considerable margin, but in the opening phase, Russell had a hard-fought battle with Charles Leclerc.
Looking ahead, Russell would like to see a change already implemented for the Chinese Grand Prix.
After the race, he explained: "I think having experienced the race and battling, the only thing I would request from the FIA is that with the Straight Mode, the front wing doesn’t drop as aggressively.
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"When we open Straight Mode we will have lots of understeer, and when I was behind Charles and I was trying to duck out of his slipstream it was like my front wing wasn’t working.
"So I think from a safety aspect that would make the racing safer, better. I don’t see a downside of doing it."
Photo: Race Pictures
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