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George Russell rued errors at vital moments preventing both him and the Mercedes Formula 1 team from having a better chance at winning the Canadian Grand Prix. Russell utilised Mercedes’ renewed pace to take pole position and lead the opening laps, but he dropped behind Lando Norris and Max Verstappen as the track dried. Although […]
Russell secured pole position and led at the start, but slipped back due to track conditions. He managed to regain second place briefly, but a mistake cost him the position. Pit strategy under a late Safety Car put him behind, and a collision further hindered his progress. Despite overtaking others, Russell lamented missed opportunities. He believed the tyre choice he advocated for was the right call, but hindsight showed it may not have been ideal. Overall, Russell acknowledged the team’s efforts and improvements.
