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Mercedes’ George Russell revealed bouncing off the kerbs at Turn 8 triggered his high-speed crash during FP2 at the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix.
George Russell caused a significant stoppage in the second practice session at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on Friday after hitting the barriers hard at Turn 9. Replays revealed that Russell had ridden the kerbs at Turn 8, causing his car to bounce and spin violently off course. Although Russell was cleared by medical staff, he expressed frustration at the incident, explaining that the car began bouncing off the ground before he could react. Running an older spec Mercedes, Russell’s crash in Mexico led to late-night repairs for his mechanics and a shift in fortune from his earlier strong performance in FP1. While FP2 was primarily a Pirelli tyre test session, Russell’s loss of track time makes Saturday’s FP3 session crucial if his car can be repaired in time. Lewis Hamilton, Russell’s Mercedes teammate, had a more successful FP2 session, finishing seventh without major issues after missing FP1.
