Russell wary of ‘mighty impressive’ Ferrari after Barcelona P2

George Russell secured a second-place finish at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix after being overtaken by Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, who executed a brilliant three-stop strategy to claim victory. Despite starting from pole position, Russell struggled to maintain his lead as Hamilton's pace, bolstered by Ferrari's latest upgrades, proved decisive. Reflecting on the result, Russell expressed his satisfaction with returning to the podium following a challenging run of races, while simultaneously acknowledging the growing threat posed by Ferrari. He remains focused on closing the 50-point gap to teammate Kimi Antonelli, emphasizing the need for Mercedes to continue pushing to stay competitive in the championship.