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George Russell enjoyed a strong race in the United States last weekend as he climbed to sixth place after starting from the pit lane.
George Russell stated that Mercedes is facing a tough challenge with its W15 challenger, describing it as a “beast.” Despite starting from the pit lane and switching to older parts, Russell managed to finish sixth at the US Grand Prix with strong pace during the race. He expressed his satisfaction with the performance, especially given the challenging circumstances, highlighting the difficulty of dealing with the current car. Russell outperformed his teammate Lewis Hamilton, who also had a challenging weekend and spun out early in the race. Russell emphasized that Hamilton’s struggles underscore the challenges posed by the Mercedes car at the moment.