George Russell says he is hopeful that Mercedes’ latest upgrades, due for the Bahrain Grand Prix, will improve the car’s performance and help him build on recent results. The driver expects the changes to give Mercedes a clearer advantage over rivals during the weekend.

Multiple outlets report that Russell links his optimism to a broader push for stronger competitiveness after his return to winning ways last week in Azerbaijan. While coverage focuses on Russell’s expectations for Bahrain, it does not provide specific technical details about what the upgrades change or quantify the expected performance gain.

In the reporting, the emphasis differs slightly: one outlet frames the upgrades primarily as a way for Mercedes to pull further clear, while others highlight Russell’s personal form and his bid to continue momentum after Azerbaijan. Across sources, the central point remains that Russell believes the upgrade package will make a meaningful difference in Bahrain.