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Russell: Dirty air is causing F1 helmet turbulence problems
During the Japanese GP weekend, George Russell highlighted how dirty air affects his comfort in the cockpit and makes following cars challenging. He mentioned the increased turbulence and buffeting during races compared to practice and qualifying sessions. Russell noted that recently, cars are harder to follow than in the past, affecting the racing experience. Despite encountering a steering vibration at Suzuka, Russell managed to finish seventh after a close battle with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. Reflecting on the race, Russell felt that starting from ninth and finishing in seventh was a fair outcome due to the tight competition among teams and the strategy choices made.
