Russell intrigued by monitor resurfacing at Monza

For the 2022 version of the Method 1 Italian Grand Prix, the Monza circuit carried out work on its monitor, specifically by re-tarring its two chicanes in addition to the Ascari Variant. Nonetheless, it isn’t the entire tarmac in its width which has been renewed however solely the trajectory often taken by the runners.

Requested in regards to the topic at a press convention, George Russell expressed his doubts as to the potential distinction in grip that would seem between the resurfaced sections and the older ones. The Mercedes driver can be involved in regards to the influence this new tarmac could have on his tyres.

“It is very distinctive as a result of truly, I do not know when you noticed it, they solely resurfaced the optimum trajectory, so that they did not redo the entire circuit”he indicated. “They have not totally resurfaced [la piste] from left to proper, solely 4 meters huge most likely.”

“I do not actually know what it will likely be like for the race, if there are two various kinds of asphalt, if there is kind of grip being exterior or inside. So we’ll have to attend and see the way it goes, I am going to positively attempt to go offshore to get an concept, however generally the sleek circuits do not assist us, as a result of with this very tough and open tarmac, rather a lot power goes into the tyres, they’re in excessive demand. Quite the opposite, it’ll most likely play in opposition to us.”

On the Grands Prix of Belgium and the Netherlands, the Mercedes W13s have been in a position to shine in a straight line by benefiting from an excellent high velocity, which however remained decrease than that of Crimson Bull. And since Monza is usually made up of straights, Russell thinks the qualities of his automotive will help him declare victory, or at the least combat in opposition to Ferrari for the locations of honour.

“I believe that [notre vitesse de pointe] is the one factor that can give us an opportunity to win this race”he added. “Crimson Bull will likely be sooner when it comes to pure velocity, they’re in a chair, little question. I believe now we have an excellent alternative to combat Ferrari.”

“At Zandvoort we had superb tempo nevertheless it was the technique that gave us the chance to combat for the win, it wasn’t essentially pure velocity. The tires behave properly with the automotive and we deal with it very properly. […] I believe the technique will likely be easier [à Monza]. No crew wished to pit final 12 months. It is at all times stimulating when it is actually tight between [des stratégies] at one and two [arrêts]or two and three [arrêts]. That is the place the races are probably the most thrilling.”

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