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George Russell qualified inside the top six at the Brazilian Grand Prix but is not expecting to progress far during the race.
George Russell, qualifying in sixth place at the Brazilian Grand Prix, expressed doubts about achieving a podium finish.
Struggling with pace during the session in São Paulo, Russell voiced confusion over his performance on team radio.
Despite teammate Kimi Antonelli’s front-row grid position, Russell remains skeptical of his chances for a podium.
Acknowledging the competition, Russell mentioned Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc as potential threats.
Russell, remaining hopeful for progress during the race, doubted his own pace for a podium finish.
While reflecting on a challenging qualifying session, Russell noted difficulties faced by Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, who qualified further back on the grid.
Russell praised Kimi Antonelli’s performance throughout the weekend, considering the qualifying session particularly unusual.
