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George Russell has come out in tacit support of his former team-mate Lewis Hamilton, after a penalty ruined the Ferrari star’s Mexican Grand Prix.
George Russell has expressed silent support for Lewis Hamilton following a penalty that impacted his former teammate’s performance in the Mexican Grand Prix. Hamilton received a ten-second penalty for gaining an advantage by leaving the track during a pivotal moment in the race. Russell raised concerns about the consistency of the stewarding, highlighting incidents where other drivers did not face similar penalties. Despite the penalty affecting Hamilton’s race, Russell emphasized the need for fair and consistent decisions in Formula 1. Additionally, an explanation was provided as to why Max Verstappen did not receive a penalty for a similar off-track incident. The incident shed light on the complexities of race stewardship and driver conduct in high-stakes competitions like the Grand Prix.
