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Wolff believes Russell deserved podium after last lap shunt
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff expressed his belief that George Russell deserved a podium finish in the Singapore Grand Prix, despite crashing out on the final lap. Russell had been closing in on Lando Norris when he made contact with the wall and retired from the race. The incident allowed Russell’s teammate, Lewis Hamilton, to secure a podium finish, but cost Mercedes valuable points to Ferrari, who took the win with Carlos Sainz. Wolff explained that Mercedes opted to gamble during a Virtual Safety Car period, while Ferrari and McLaren chose to stay out. However, he remains optimistic that Red Bull will bounce back in the next race in Suzuka, as Singapore has historically been a challenging track for them.
Source: RacingNews 365
