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Russell Rages After Aborted Lap in Fight for Pole
Russell said Mercedes made a 50:50 call after rain arrived during his final lap, and team principal Toto Wolff called the decision difficult.
- George Russell qualified second at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, expressing frustration after a "miscommunication" cost him a chance at pole position.
- Russell raged over team radio after being told to back off while approaching Alex Albon, a decision Mercedes later admitted was a "misjudgment."
- Team Principal Toto Wolff described it as a "50:50 call," noting Russell "merited to be on pole" despite the team's inability to predict the intensifying rain.
- With a five-place grid penalty for an engine change, Russell starts seventh on Sunday, rendering his qualifying performance effectively irrelevant for the race.
- The Briton has faced issues in 14 of 20 weekends this season, emphasizing the need to keep team morale high despite the ongoing frustration.
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Russell rages after aborted lap in fight for pole
SAO PAULO, Nov 7 : George Russell raged over the radio after the Mercedes driver was thwarted in a bid for a morale-boosting fastest lap in Sao Paulo Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday.Russell carried a five-place grid penalty for an engine change but the Briton still wanted to finish the session on top.
·Singapore, Singapore
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The Independent (US)George Russell vents fury at Mercedes after missing out on pole in Sao Paulo
Russell was told by his team to back off on his final flying lap at Interlagos.
·London, United Kingdom
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George Russell rages on the radio against the Mercedes strategists. On pole course he should stop his round. When the emotions overcook, Toto Wolff comes to the floor.
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