P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell said there was “nothing gained, nothing lost” after a confusing moment saw him and Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton tripping over one another during qualifying for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. “What the **** was Lewis doing prepping that lap,” Russell called over the team radio to his engineer during Saturday’s qualifying session. […]
During Saturday’s qualifying session, Russell expressed frustration over Lewis Hamilton’s actions on the team radio, questioning his prepping of a lap. The team engineer’s response urged Russell to remain focused and save the discussion for later. Despite a tense moment with Hamilton during Q3, they both secured the second row for Sunday’s race. Russell later reflected on the incident calmly, attributing it to both drivers eyeing the same slipstream opportunity. Despite being out-qualified by Hamilton, Russell remains positive about Mercedes’ progress with recent upgrades to the car. He believes they have taken a step forward, emphasizing the close competition among the top teams and the narrow margins that can make a significant impact on grid positions. Russell acknowledged the tight racing landscape but expressed confidence in the team’s performance and their competitive position for the upcoming race.
