Mercedes | Russell and the starting move: “I dreamed of doing something like this”

Sunday had started very well George Russel, author of a sumptuous start in Spanish Grand Prix, when he overtook everyone on the outside of turn 1 with an impressive sprint. The pilot of the Mercedes Benz However, he was unable to keep the lead for more than three laps, and then, with various strategies, he actually ended up fourth and behind his teammate, Lewis Hamilton. So something to review in the box Silver Arrows, but at least the maximum possible result was obtained, a tangible sign of the improvements of W15 in the last few races.

“Unfortunately there were some things that went against us – Russell admitted after yesterday's race. We made a slow first pit stop, then the hard tire didn't behave well in the final stint. However, as a team our aim was to maximize the potential of our car, and we did this by finishing in third and fourth position. Lewis had a great race, and we take away the enormous positive aspects of the last two outings of the season."

“I dreamed of making a move like the one at the first corner. I didn't think it would pan out the way it did! I remember Fernando making a similar start in 2013. We had a headwind, so I knew I could brake quite late. It was a very satisfying move and it was nice to be leading a race again. Unfortunately Max was too fast for us today, as was Lando. But two podiums in two races are very encouraging."