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George Russell became a frustrated figure in Mexico City, leaving Ralf Schumacher unimpressed.
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher criticized George Russell for his complaints during the Mexican Grand Prix, calling them “classic.”
Russell expressed his frustration on the team radio when no penalties were issued for incidents involving Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen on the first lap.
Although Russell demanded penalties for the competitors, the stewards chose not to take action against them.
During the race, Russell also requested permission to overtake his teammate Kimi Antonelli, but Mercedes took multiple laps to arrange the swap, leading to further complaints from the British driver.
In the end, Russell finished sixth in Mexico, while Schumacher was unimpressed with his behavior and commented on it on the Backstage Boxengasse podcast.
Schumacher also praised Max Verstappen for his driving during the race, especially for avoiding a crash after being forced onto the kerb by the Ferraris, showing good sportsmanship in the process.
