Why Mercedes’ Japan F1 podium claims seem far-fetched

At Suzuka, Mercedes endured another disappointing weekend, in which George Russell finished seventh and Lewis Hamilton ninth – reversing their respective qualifying positions in a train behind Fernando Alonso.According to team boss Wolff, Mercedes’ rough qualifying was compounded by an “atrocious” first stint as the Silver Arrows initially attempted a bold one-stopper, which unlike Ferrari’s …Keep reading