P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes’ George Russell felt he had a shot at pole position during Saturday’s Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix qualifying at Zandvoort but that all changed in the Q3 top-10 shootout. Russell came into Q3 having set the third-fastest time in the interim Q2 session, just 0.056s back from McLaren’s Lando Norris. Moving into the final […]
Russell delivered an impressive performance in qualifying, narrowly missing out on pole position to Lando Norris by just 0.056s in Q3. Despite starting from fourth on the grid, Russell felt positive about his team’s progress and performance improvements. He expressed relief at making it through Q1, disappointment in Q3 due to tire issues, yet remained optimistic for his chances in the Grand Prix. Russell acknowledged McLaren’s strong pace and the tough competition they would face on race day, but remained confident in his team’s ability to challenge for a top spot. Overall, he anticipated a closely fought race with McLaren and Red Bull, emphasizing the importance of strategy and a good start in determining the outcome.
