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An Azerbaijan Grand Prix podium fell into George Russell’s lap in the final laps – yet the Mercedes Formula 1 man found the Baku race “pretty infuriating” and struggled to hide his frustrations in the aftermath
George Russell unexpectedly secured a podium finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as he benefited from a late-race collision between Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez. Despite the positive outcome, Russell expressed frustration at his performance during the race, criticizing the significant fluctuations in his pace due to tire changes. He highlighted the inconsistency between different compounds and sessions as a challenge faced by all teams and drivers, not only Mercedes. Russell, who is also a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, emphasized the need for discussions regarding the unpredictable nature of tire performance in Formula 1. Despite his podium finish, Russell believes that the issue with tire behavior during races needs to be addressed for the benefit of all teams and drivers.
