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Mercedes mechanic caught watching football during Russell’s Singapore GP win
The viral video shows a Mercedes F1 mechanic watching football during the Singapore Grand Prix.
George Russell secured his second race victory of the season in Singapore by defeating Max Verstappen and the two McLaren drivers.
The lack of competition on track during the race may have influenced a Mercedes mechanic to watch the East Anglia derby.
In a match that overlapped with the GP, Ipswich Town beat Norwich City 3-1 for the first time since 2009.
Russell’s win solidified his fourth place in the drivers’ championship, as he has shown remarkable performance this season.
Team principal Toto Wolff has reassured that both Russell and Kimi Antonelli will remain as Mercedes drivers in 2026.
