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Lewis Hamilton has offered his upgraded-spec Mercedes parts to team-mate George Russell, following the latter’s crash in qualifying for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix.
Mercedes had a tough qualifying session at the Circuit of the Americas, with both Hamilton and Russell facing setbacks. Despite a strong showing in Sprint Qualifying, Hamilton was eliminated in Q1, while Russell crashed in the Q3 shootout, destroying his upgraded parts. Russell declined Hamilton’s offer to share his parts, as the team aims for better results despite the challenges faced. The crash was a result of Russell pushing too hard to compensate for the pace deficit from Friday, when Mercedes was competitive. Despite the disappointment, Russell acknowledged the team’s efforts in bringing upgrades and expressed frustration at the missed opportunity. The team will regroup and focus on the race after analyzing the issues faced in qualifying.
