{
  "id": 10920417,
  "title": "Russell unfazed by haze, excited to race at Sepang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/russell-unfazed-by-haze-excited-to-race-at-sepang-10920417",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T09:45:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/30/russell-unfazed-by-haze-excited-to-race-at-sepang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "George Russell remains unfazed by the haze currently affecting Malaysia as he prepares for this weekend's Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. The British driver acknowledged that the hot and humid conditions synonymous with Malaysia are a challenge faced by all drivers, but emphasized that they are part of the excitement and difficulty of racing in the country.\n\nRussell revealed his first Formula One race at Sepang would not be entirely unfamiliar territory, stating that the circuit was his favorite growing up and one he regularly raced on through PlayStation. He expressed excitement about returning to Sepang and hopes that his childhood experiences will translate into improved performance on the track this weekend.",
  "summary": "The Briton said the hot and humid weather synonymous with Malaysia has always been part of the challenge of racing at Sepang.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Russell unfazed by haze, excited to race at Sepang",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/russell-unfazed-by-haze-excited-to-race-at-sepang",
        "published": "2026-09-30T09:45:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Sepang nostalgia: Russell calls Malaysia track his childhood favourite, now racing it for real",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/sepang-nostalgia-russell-calls-malaysia-track-his-childhood-favourite",
        "published": "2026-09-30T10:28:41.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}