P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Fourth place will be George Russell’s starting position for the British Grand Prix – a position that looked unlikely all through qualifying.
George Russell expressed his relief at achieving a positive qualifying result, especially after Mercedes struggled to understand their pace during the session. Despite facing challenges in pace, Russell’s final effort secured him a fourth-place start for the British Grand Prix. His Q3 lap narrowly missed a front-row spot next to Max Verstappen by just three-hundredths of a second. Russell highlighted that their best lap of the weekend only came in the final attempt, reflecting the team’s struggles to adjust to the cooler conditions. While acknowledging the tough event Mercedes faced, he noted the high-speed nature of the Silverstone circuit and the stress it puts on the tires leading to high temperatures. Russell also mentioned the unexpected strong performance from competitors, such as Ferrari and McLaren, emphasizing the need for the team to analyze and adapt to the challenges faced at the track.
