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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff hailed a “mega” performance from George Russell in the F1 Azerbaijan GP, after finishing second despite illness.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff praised George Russell’s remarkable performance in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where he secured second place despite battling illness.
Russell’s seventh podium finish of the season was a standout achievement, especially considering he started the race in fifth position on the demanding street circuit in Baku.
Struggling with his health all weekend, Russell even missed Thursday’s media day and had a hoarse voice heard over team radio during practice on Friday.
Despite feeling unwell, Russell secured a remarkable fifth place on the grid and converted it into a second-place finish on race day, earning admiration from Wolff.
Russell mentioned that the decision to continue racing was influenced by the relatively low physical demand of Baku, suggesting he might have withdrawn if faced with a more challenging circuit like Singapore.
The Briton expressed gratitude that his illness struck at a time that allowed him to compete, and he is now on the mend after a tough weekend in Baku.
