Summary
Mercedes driver George Russell criticized Ferrari for blocking changes to Formula 1 rules aimed at improving start safety. Russell believes a rule limiting energy harvesting is causing issues, and Ferrari is benefiting from it.
Key Facts
- George Russell races for Mercedes in Formula 1.
- He won the season-opening race in Australia.
- Russell accused Ferrari of blocking a rule change to improve start safety.
- The rule in question limits how much energy a car can store before the race starts.
- Ferrari's car design gives them an advantage under the current rule.
- The FIA, the sport's governing body, considered changing the rule but hasn't done so yet.
- Russell called the current situation "selfish" and "silly."
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