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George Russell says his pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix confirms recent progress from Mercedes, and came with help from Lewis Hamilton’s data. The two Mercedes drivers were quick in FP3 wi…
George Russell credits his pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix to the recent progress of Mercedes and learning from Lewis Hamilton’s data. While Hamilton was faster during FP3, Russell managed to secure pole position with an identical lap time to Max Verstappen, but posted it first. Despite Hamilton ending up in seventh place, Russell emphasizes the importance of studying his teammate’s data to improve his own performance. Russell expresses gratitude for the team’s hard work and praises the car’s performance throughout the weekend, setting his sights on victory in the upcoming race. He anticipates a challenging race for all teams due to tire wear issues and uncertainties with the new track surface, highlighting the need for strategic thinking to secure a strong result.
