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George Russell was livid with the tactics of his F1 rivals at the Mexico City Grand Prix, harshly criticising the acceptance of “lawnmower” racing at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
George Russell expressed his frustration after the Mexico City Grand Prix, criticizing the chaotic and risky driving tactics of his Formula 1 competitors, referring to them as “lawnmower” tactics.
As the race began, Russell was overtaken by Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, who cut across from Turn 1 to Turn 3 along with Kimi Antonelli in the second Mercedes.
Russell questioned the leniency granted to drivers who cut corners and continue in their positions, likening it to a “get-out-of-jail-free card” that allows for risky maneuvers without consequences.
Later in the race, Russell was caught in a skirmish involving Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, resulting in him dropping from fifth to seventh position behind Ollie Bearman and Antonelli.
Despite the penalty imposed on Hamilton for the incident, Russell believed that Verstappen’s off-track excursion and re-entry at the wrong spot were pivotal factors that led to his frustration and loss of positions during the Grand Prix.
