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George Russell was baffled by what he described as a “mixed-up” qualifying session for the F1 Brazil GP, after he and other drivers struggled for grip.
George Russell was perplexed by the unpredictable qualifying session at the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix due to the lack of grip, with him starting in sixth position and his Mercedes teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli in second.
Russell voiced frustration over his inability to push his W16 to its limits during the session, being outranked by Isack Hadjar in the Racing Bulls.
He highlighted the unusual nature of the session, pointing out surprises like Max Verstappen being out in Q1 and Lewis Hamilton in Q2, along with Oliver Bearman’s unexpected drop in performance.
Despite attempting a late stint on Medium tires in Q3, Russell expressed dissatisfaction with his overall performance and the challenging conditions that persisted throughout the session.
In the face of the challenges, Russell found some solace in the struggles faced by Verstappen and Hamilton, viewing the session as one of damage limitation for him.
Russell concluded that the session at Interlagos was particularly peculiar, with every lap feeling subpar due to poor tire performance, making it a unique and challenging experience.
