George Russell aims to reverse his "turbulent" season start at the Canadian Grand Prix after finishing fourth in Miami behind Antonelli and McLaren duo Norris and Piastri. The Mercedes driver has refocused on fundamentals after the new 50-50 split engine technology dominated early season priorities, pushing basic car setup aside.

Miami served as a reminder that fundamentals remain crucial, with Russell expressing frustration at his result but recognizing its value. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve offers stark contrast to Miami—cooler temperatures mean tires don't suffer the overheating issues that plagued drivers in Florida, a scenario where Russell typically performs better.

Mercedes arrives in Montreal with a major upgrade package, hoping for a "decent" step forward after rivals McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari closed the gap with their own upgrades in Miami. Despite winning all four grands prix this season, Russell remains focused on extracting maximum performance from himself and his team.