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George Russell was quick to underline the progress made by Mercedes, even if he did feel his own mistakes hindered his Canadian GP.
George Russell has mentioned that the recent updates from Mercedes are already proving to be beneficial, resulting in the team’s most successful weekend of the season in Montreal. Despite securing pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix, he faced challenges during the race with some mistakes that affected his progress. Russell admitted to making errors and acknowledged missing an opportunity at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. He criticized the decision to pit during the final safety car period, which led to losing track position to Oscar Piastri’s McLaren. Despite the setbacks, Russell expressed pride in the team’s progress and highlighted the positive outcome of securing the team’s first podium finish of the season. While he was critical of his own performance, he recognized the advancements made during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.
