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George Russell battled illness in Baku to claim his first podium since Hungary.
George Russell’s second place finish in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was a testament to his resilience after battling illness throughout the weekend.
Starting from fifth on the grid, Russell executed a stellar opening stint, overtaking Liam Lawson and opting for a strategic overcut, which propelled him to second place after the pit stops.
Despite struggling with illness and missing media day, Russell’s podium finish was a highlight in what he described as a personally challenging weekend.
Russell expressed his happiness at being back on the podium and praised the performance of both Carlos Sainz and the Williams team.
His strong result, coupled with Kimi Antonelli’s fourth-place finish, boosted Mercedes in the constructors’ championship, moving them ahead of Ferrari.
Russell’s improved health on race day and the team’s success against Ferrari in the championship standings left him looking forward to some well-deserved rest, reflecting on a positive weekend overall.
