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Mercedes drivers George Russell, left, and Lewis Hamilton. (Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images)
Mercedes drivers George Russell, left, and Lewis Hamilton. (Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images)

Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were left disappointed and frustrated on Saturday after finishing seventh and fifth in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

"It's a shame that we didn't get to show any of the real potential of this car, so it's been a bit of a strange day," said Russell. "It's nothing really to be too concerned about - all we needed was to put a slightly bigger bodywork on the car."

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