Russell reports Mercedes W14 having ‘smooth day’ after debut RaceFans

Mercedes’ new W14 chassis has labored for the primary time since its launch at Silverstone earlier at this time.

George Russell was the primary of the workforce to check out their new machine for the 2023 season.

The workforce took the primary drive of their new automobile final 12 months in troublesome situations because of the sturdy winds on the observe. Situations have been extra favorable at this time at Silverstone, the place Aston Martin additionally began its new automobile for the primary time.

Talking to media, together with RaceFans, later, Russell mentioned the run went nicely. “It has been a easy day, however it’s laborious to say. To be trustworthy, we did not come out of this shakeup final 12 months with a lot thought, the climate put us in numerous hazard.

“However you need to get the outcomes at this time. [with] a pinch of salt and ensure it is not an enormous scare and ensure the automobile works in Bahrain at this time. This would be the actual take a look at. As a lot as we might wish to do away with a day like at this time, it is type of pointless in that regard.”