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George Russell said he cast the “noise” around his and Max Verstappen’s clash in Spain to one side, enabling him to take a superb win in F1’s Canadian GP.
George Russell put aside the controversy surrounding his clash with Max Verstappen in Spain and focused solely on his superb win in the Canadian Grand Prix. He converted his pole position into victory, with Verstappen finishing second. Despite late contention and accusations from Verstappen, Russell stayed focused on the race, avenging a victory he felt he had lost at the same circuit last year. He acknowledged the distractions but managed to pull ahead comfortably once in clear air, feeling confident in himself and the car. Russell was proud of his performance and the team, especially celebrating his teammate Kimi Antonelli’s first-ever F1 podium finish. Mercedes had been performing well throughout the season, but the Canadian Grand Prix was a chance for Russell to secure the elusive win, which he did alongside Antonelli’s podium success. He expressed his happiness for Antonelli and the team’s strong performances, particularly highlighting their potential to fight for pole and the race victory in Canada.
