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Russell rues ‘lapse of concentration’ in Singapore crash
George Russell has apologized to the Mercedes team for his lack of concentration during the Singapore Grand Prix, resulting in his retirement. He was in a strong position to challenge for the win but clipped the barrier on the last lap, ending his race. Russell acknowledged that it was a physically demanding race, and it was difficult to maintain concentration with Carlos Sainz slowing down the pack. He believed that he had a chance to win if he had passed Lando Norris earlier. Russell’s mistake allowed his teammate Lewis Hamilton to secure a podium finish. Despite his disappointment, Russell believes that Formula 1 should heavily penalize mistakes, as it adds to the challenge of the sport. He feels that he let himself and the team down and describes the situation as tough.
Source: RacingNews 365
