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Russell wants permanent F1 change after shock Baku result
George Russell has advocated for a permanent change to Carlos Sainz’s helmet after the thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where McLaren was notably absent from the podium.
Max Verstappen secured his second consecutive victory, while Russell and Sainz impressed with their podium finishes.
Despite battling a respiratory infection, Russell clinched second place for Mercedes, marking a remarkable achievement.
Sainz also stood out with his first Williams podium, aided by a lucky unicorn mascot design on his helmet, a tribute to a young fan’s request.
Williams team principal James Vowles and Russell voiced their support for the unicorn sticker to stay on Sainz’s helmet until the end of the year, following the successful Baku race.
Additionally, a video capturing the young fan’s joyous reaction to Sainz’s podium finish further highlighted the heartwarming impact of the unicorn mascot.
