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George Russell was seventh on the road but promoted to fifth at the end of the United States Grand Prix.
George Russell admitted that he was struggling to keep up with Lewis Hamilton’s pace during the United States Grand Prix weekend due to his own weaknesses and the characteristics of the Austin track. Hamilton outperformed Russell throughout the entire weekend, securing third place in both the Sprint and the Grand Prix, and finishing second in both races. Russell had a relatively uneventful weekend, receiving a track limits penalty in the Sprint and a grid drop for impeding Charles Leclerc. However, he managed to finish seventh in the Grand Prix, and was later promoted to fifth after Hamilton and Leclerc were disqualified. Despite a difficult second season with Mercedes, Russell considers the Austin weekend to be an exception rather than the norm. He believes that missed opportunities have been a recurring theme throughout the year, but is optimistic about the future, especially with the improvements made to the Mercedes car’s floor. Russell believes that these upgrades will put the team on the right path for success in 2024.
Source: RacingNews 365
