”As for his team-mate Ricciardo.
we could have told the driver in case of safety car.
Some cars work better on street circuits.
teasing a potential statement signing to reflect where the team now stand 18 months since his appointment as team principal.
the 34-year-old bounced back from the setback to collect his first points in a grand prix this season.
criticised his team in Canada over their use of team orders.
His only previous points in the F1 2024 season came in Miami.
“The car has been great all season.
Dodging rain showers on Friday.
And I also have no doubt that that will change very soon again.
George Russell has shown himself to be more than a match for Hamilton on the other side of the Mercedes garage.
”He added: “I think his image has kept him in F1 more than his actual results