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George Russell’s race in Las Vegas came undone after he was hit with a time penalty for making contact with Max Verstappen during the Grand Prix.
George Russell admitted that he was at fault for the collision with Max Verstappen during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which cost him a potential podium finish. Russell and Verstappen were battling for position when contact was made, damaging Verstappen’s front wing. Despite the incident, Verstappen went on to win the race, while Russell received a time penalty. Russell finished in fourth place, but the penalty dropped him to eighth, behind his teammate Lewis Hamilton. Russell stated that he didn’t see Verstappen in his mirrors and wasn’t expecting an overtake. He also expressed frustration with the season, hoping for better results in Abu Dhabi where there are only a few points separating his team from Ferrari. Russell mentioned that the contact didn’t have significant consequences for his car’s performance, except for a damaged wheel cover. He concluded by expressing his frustration with the race and the season overall, feeling like he can’t catch a break.
