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George Russell reveals reason behind ‘subdued’ reaction to Singapore GP pole
George Russell’s calm response to securing a surprise F1 pole at the Singapore Grand Prix is a reflection of his past struggles at the circuit.
Despite a challenging weekend and a crash in FP2, Russell delivered two impressive laps in Q3 to claim the pole position for Mercedes.
Having won the Canadian Grand Prix earlier this season, Russell is aiming for his second victory and showed great improvement during qualifying.
Russell expressed his satisfaction with the result but remained mindful of the circuit’s history of causing difficulties for him.
While not overly jubilant about his achievement, Russell acknowledged the importance of maintaining focus for the race ahead and the unpredictability of the Singapore Grand Prix.
