P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell was eliminated in the second part of Friday’s Chinese Grand Prix sprint qualifying session.
George Russell expressed his frustration of being eliminated in SQ2 at the Chinese Grand Prix, starting from P11 on Saturday. The session at the Shanghai International Circuit was eventful due to rain, wind, and fire during the first sprint qualifying of the season. Despite barely making it out of SQ1, Russell couldn’t avoid elimination in SQ2 as his lap was affected by a loss of tyre temperature while waiting in the pit-lane queue. Russell acknowledged the challenges he faced but remains optimistic about making up positions in the sprint race. As an expert in wet conditions, Russell’s elimination in the wet SQ3 was disappointing but he sees opportunities ahead on Saturday. Although he was frustrated after missing SQ3, Russell is determined to recover in the sprint race and qualifying sessions to come.
