Hamilton was out-qualified by Russell for the seventh time in eight races in Monaco and finished behind his team-mate in Sunday’s 78-lap race. Mercedes introduced an upgraded front wing in Monte Carlo, but it was used only on Russell’s car. But responding to Hamilton’s cryptic comment, Mercedes team principal Wolff said: “Aren’t all drivers a bit sceptical at times? Toto Wolff (pictured) said George Russell is not getting preferential treatment (David Davies/PA)“But as a team we are 100 per cent on a mission of giving both drivers the best possible cars and strategies. Leclerc has reduced Verstappen’s championship advantage to 31 points with Norris 56 points behind the Dutchman ahead of the next round in Canada on June 9.

Source: Express May 27, 2024 12:53 UTC