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George Russell Reveals Cause of Singapore GP Sprint Crash
Russell faces a back-of-grid start for Sunday’s race following his spin on wet track markings, failing to narrow the 84-point lead held by championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
- George Russell crashed out of the lead during the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday after a 30-minute weather delay. Russell had taken the lead from Max Verstappen but lost control on the second lap.
- Tricky damp conditions caused Russell to touch the slippery white painted lines while cornering. The incident immediately triggered a Safety Car, allowing the rest of the field to safely avoid the spinning car.
- Explaining the error, Russell told Sky Sports it was a "Miscalculation" involving battery deployment that pushed him wider than expected. The 28-year-old Briton responded "Ahhh" when asked if he was okay on the Mercedes team radio.
- Failing to score points marks a significant blow to Russell's championship hopes. Teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who entered the weekend with an 84-point lead, now stands to further extend his advantage.
- The 28-year-old driver will start Sunday's race from the back of the grid after exceeding his permitted power unit allocation for 2026. Russell faces further difficulties at the upcoming race in Austin.
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