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George Russell has bemoaned a tyre “miscommunication” with the Mercedes pit wall that saw him miss out on pole position for the F1 Italian GP.
George Russell expressed disappointment over a miscommunication with the Mercedes pit wall that hindered his chances of claiming pole position at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. Despite initially opting for Soft tires, he had wanted to use the Medium compound, which had produced strong results earlier in the season. Russell felt partly responsible for the error, acknowledging that the team may not have been entirely to blame. The misunderstanding arose from differing interpretations of the race strategy between Russell and the Mercedes team. This confusion led to Russell starting in fifth place for the Italian GP, behind Max Verstappen and the McLarens. Ultimately, while disappointed with the outcome, Russell accepted his P5 grid slot as a fair reflection of the qualifying session.
