George Russell owns up to Singapore F1 crash: ‘A very bad day because of my own mistake’
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell conceded it was his own mistake that led to him crashing out of the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race – an accident which may have hindered his performance in qualifying. Front-row starter Russell surged into the lead on a wet Marina Bay track with a much better getaway than polesitter Max Verstappen, but lost control as he ran ever so slightly wide on ...…
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell admitted that his crash during the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race was a result of his own mistake, causing a very bad day for him. The British racer lost control as he went slightly off-track on the final corner's exit, spinning into the inside wall and retiring from the race. Although Russell had been fast in the sprint qualifying, he finished only sixth in the main qualifying session, which he attributes to his mechanics needing to quickly rebuild his Silver Arrow after an accident.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff agreed, stating that the car was only finished at the very last minute and that the floor might not be perfect. Russell hopes to secure points in the main race, acknowledging that the challenge is significant given the competition from Red Bull and Ferrari.
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