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George Russell has revealed how a headwind in Q3 inspired him to go from fearing a premature elimination to claiming pole position at Formula 1’s British Grand Prix. Russell was languishing in the drop zone in the second stage with three minutes to go when he produced a lap at the death to secure his […]
Russell secured his passage to the Q3 shootout by delivering a strong lap at the end of the second stage, claiming provisional pole position with a 0.171s advantage over Lewis Hamilton. The Briton expressed his joy at the performance of his car, noting that it “came alive” in the closing segment of qualifying. He highlighted how he capitalized on a wind direction change to improve his braking and gain time on the track. Despite feeling pressure in earlier sessions, Russell’s pole position marks a significant achievement for Mercedes, showcasing their improved form after recent struggles. However, he remains cautious about Mercedes’ competitiveness against McLaren and Red Bull in race conditions.
