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George Russell started and finished fifth in Monaco – but had dreams of a podium early on.
George Russell expressed his disagreement with the decision to allow Carlos Sainz to reclaim his third place at the start of the Monaco Grand Prix due to a puncture incident that affected Sainz’s Ferrari at Turn 1. The race was briefly paused following a serious accident involving Sergio Perez and Kevin Magnussen, during which the FIA confirmed Sainz would resume his position for the restart. Russell found this ruling peculiar, as he believed he had a shot at the podium with fresher tyres. Despite the predicted procession of the top 10 qualifiers maintaining their positions in the race, Russell suggested introducing softer tyres for more strategic racing. He highlighted the positive aspects of the Monaco Grand Prix despite the challenges of overtaking on the track, emphasizing the competitive spirit and potential for exciting race strategies.
