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George Russell believes he made too many mistakes during the Canadian Grand Prix and cost himself a chance of victory in Montreal. Mercedes backed up recent progress with an impressive performance …
During the Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell feels that his mistakes prevented him from having a chance at victory in Montreal. Despite this, Mercedes showed progress with a strong performance in challenging weather conditions, resulting in Russell securing pole position and finishing third. Russell led in the wet conditions early on but made key mistakes while chasing Lando Norris and winner Max Verstappen later in the race. He considers these mistakes missed opportunities that cost him a shot at fighting for the win. Russell acknowledges his errors, such as sliding wide at Turn 8, as crucial moments that affected his race outcome. Despite the setbacks, he remains optimistic, focusing on the positives of securing Mercedes’ first podium and pole position of the season.
