P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell finished third in the sprint, and will start the Qatar Grand Prix on pole position.
George Russell expressed his desire for fair competition, stating that he wants the best competitor to succeed, amidst McLaren’s strategic maneuver during the Qatar sprint race. Russell mentioned feeling frustrated by team orders and the DRS advantage that hindered him from overtaking. He highlighted the strong teamwork between Norris and Piastri, acknowledging their focus on winning the constructors’ title. Despite McLaren’s strategy, Russell believes he could have overtaken Piastri if Norris had not supported his teammate. Russell claimed pole position for the upcoming race, benefiting from Verstappen’s grid penalty, and anticipates a close battle among the top teams. With the race approaching, Russell expects tight competition and predicts potential DRS trains but remains optimistic about his performance.
