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George Russell has addressed the mistakes he made at the Canadian GP by explaining that he is pushing more now than in the past.
George Russell defended the mistakes he made at the Canadian Grand Prix, explaining that he was pushing himself harder than before at Mercedes, resulting in more errors. Despite starting on pole and being in contention for the win, he fell behind Lando Norris and had to battle past Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton to finish third and secure his first podium of the season. Russell acknowledged that without pushing for extra performance, he wouldn’t have been in a position to fight for victory at all. He emphasized his increased focus and determination in 2022 compared to before, showing his growth as a driver. Russell admitted that his aggressive approach may have been excessive but justified it by stating that he aimed for victory for the team.
