P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell struggled with the windy conditions during qualifying at Zandvoort, and will start the Dutch Grand Prix from fifth on the grid.
George Russell admitted that he struggled with the windy conditions at Zandvoort during qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix, feeling like he got stuck “down the spiral”.
He explained that a single slide over a lap could cause the tires to overheat, leading to both his Q3 efforts being ruined and leaving him fifth-fastest.
Russell believed that achieving third on the grid was more than possible, but Max Verstappen was slightly quicker by over three-tenths.
Despite his disappointment, the Mercedes driver considered his starting position a “fair result” given the challenging circuit and conditions.
Russell expressed his feelings to the media, acknowledging the difficulty of the circuit and the impact of windy conditions on performance, noting that one slide could lead to a downward spiral.
He reflected on the missed opportunity in Q3 but accepted that his performance was not at its best, resulting in P5 being a fair outcome for him.
