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George Russell has revealed he does not “really know” how close he has found himself to both McLaren drivers in the F1 World Championship so far.
George Russell admits he is unsure how he has managed to be on par with both McLaren drivers in the Formula 1 World Championship despite their supposedly stronger car. He won the Canadian Grand Prix with a dominant performance, with Max Verstappen as his closest competitor. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri had a tough race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, with Norris retiring after an incident involving Piastri. Russell, currently fourth in the standings, remains realistic about his championship chances, citing consistent performances. He anticipates McLaren and Red Bull to bounce back in Austria, posing a challenge for Mercedes and himself, although he remains hopeful for another strong result. Russell is cautious about his title prospects but remains optimistic about his team’s potential in the upcoming races.
