Russell ‘got lucky twice’ for first Mercedes podium
George Russell admitted he had “got lucky twice” in capturing his first podium finish for Mercedes at the Australian Grand Prix.
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George Russell admitted he had “got lucky twice” in capturing his first podium finish for Mercedes at the Australian Grand Prix.
MELBOURNE: Australian Grand Prix winner Charles Leclerc hailed his team for producing a fast car after Ferrari stormed to the most dominant win of the Formula One season at Albert Park on Sunday (Apr 10).
Verstappen was set to finish second at Albert Park on Sunday, only to slow with 20 laps to go and park up at the side of the track after Turn 1 and retire from the race.
Max Verstappen said he can not even think about the title right now after a second retirement from P2 of the season in Australia.
Lewis Hamilton has lauded the performance of his Mercedes team after a much-improved display saw the Silver Arrows secure their second podium finish of the season at the Australian Grand Prix. Having qualified fifth yesterday, a place ahead of team-mate George Russell, Hamilton produced a steady and consistent display of old as the eight-time constructors’ champions continued their upward trajectory at Albert Park.
Defending Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen insists he does not want to think about the world title fight after suffering his second retirement of the season at the Australian Grand Prix. The Dutchman endured more problems at Albert Park, having complained over team radio that he could smell some «weird fluid» before immediately pulling his car to the side of the road on lap 39. Ad/> His retirement meant Charles Leclerc ran out a comfortable winner by over 20 seconds in Melbourne after a dominant performance from start to finish.
Max Verstappen’s defence of the World Championship suffered another big setback as he was forced to retire on lap 39 in Australia.
Charles Leclerc extended his Formula One championship lead with victory at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday.