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Russell 'Cracks Code' with Baku Win

George Russell's dominant Azerbaijan Grand Prix win has led pundit James Hinchcliffe to suggest the Mercedes driver may have 'cracked the code' to gain an edge over team-mate Kimi Antonelli.

Former IndyCar driver and F1 pundit James Hinchcliffe believes George Russell may have unlocked the performance of his Mercedes machinery after the Briton's commanding victory at the Baku City Circuit. Russell secured pole position and went on to dominate the race, sparking theories that he has found a way to extract more performance from the car than his teammate.

The win comes amid questions about whether Russell has discovered an advantage in setting up or driving the Mercedes, potentially giving him an edge as the season progresses. tr-sport.click