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The Mercedes driver explains the reason for stopping in the pit lane during qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix having been placed under investigation along with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen.
George Russell explained the pit lane drama during Mexico City Grand Prix qualifying, where he appeared to stop in the fast lane. This caused a bottleneck, preventing rivals from taking to the track. Drivers are required to maintain a minimum lap time, which can lead them to slow in the pits to create a gap instead of making the move on track. Russell believes this is safer than having cars slow down on the track, potentially causing unsafe situations. Despite the difficulties in qualifying, Russell will start the race from eighth position. He expressed frustration with the inconsistent performance of his car and highlighted Daniel Ricciardo’s consistency. The Ferrari drivers also struggled at certain points.
Source: RacingNews 365
