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George Russell secured victory in the Canadian Grand Prix – and has attributed two main reasons for Mercedes’ first win of the F1 season.
George Russell revealed the main reasons behind Mercedes’ return to victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, citing a combination of a safety car situation and his stellar pole lap as key factors. Winning under safety car conditions due to Piastri and Norris’ crash, Russell managed to hold off Max Verstappen for the win. Kimi Antonelli also secured a maiden F1 podium for Mercedes in a strong team result. Russell expressed joy at the team’s success and credited the hard work of everyone involved in getting back to winning ways. Looking ahead to the next races, Russell highlighted the car’s strength in cooler conditions and remained cautiously optimistic about potential future success at the Red Bull Ring. Reflecting on the weekend, Russell emphasized how they met their high expectations and enjoyed a good day of racing.
