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Mercedes F1 star George Russell was not happy following his Canadian Grand Prix retirement
A sports journalist who has covered motorsport since 2023 highlighted the backlash towards George Russell on social media following his retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix last weekend. Russell’s Mercedes broke down on lap 30, causing him to lose the race lead to teammate Kimi Antonelli and fall 43 points behind in the championship. In a fit of anger, Russell threw his headrest onto the track, leading to a safety concern and a disheartened display by the side of the track. A viral edit from a 2024 interview shows Russell criticizing Max Verstappen’s behavior, pointing out his tendency to react aggressively when things don’t go his way. Despite Russell’s pole position and strong performance at the Canadian GP, his retirement allowed Antonelli to secure his fourth consecutive win, widening the gap to 43 points in the championship race.
