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Russell feels he’s “performing better than ever” despite points deficit
Russell currently sits in eighth place in the F1 2023 drivers’ championship, trailing Hamilton by 75 points with six races remaining. Unfortunately, DNFs in Australia, Canada, and Singapore have widened the gap, particularly since Russell was at fault for not finishing in the latter two races. Despite this, the on-track performance between Hamilton and Russell is very closely matched, often with less than a tenth of a second separating them. Russell admits there have been many missed opportunities throughout the season but feels that he is performing better than ever. He expressed satisfaction with his working relationship with the team and his ability to bounce back from difficult races. Russell’s strong performances alongside Hamilton have led to a contract extension until the end of 2025, highlighting the commitment between driver and team.
Source: Crash
