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Russell proud of resilience after string of problems

Russell proud of resilience after string of problems

Summary

George Russell said he had to be very strong mentally to deal with many problems this Formula 1 season. He is currently 50 points behind his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli after a crash at the Belgian Grand Prix last weekend. Russell and his team have identified issues with the car's power system that affected his performance.

Key Facts

  • George Russell is 50 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli in the drivers' championship.
  • Russell retired from the Belgian Grand Prix following a collision with Lewis Hamilton on the first lap.
  • Antonelli won the Belgian race, his sixth win in 10 races this season.
  • Russell said he has had to be very resilient and keeps believing in himself and his team.
  • Mercedes found a problem with the car's electrical system, affecting power delivery in some parts of the race.
  • The power unit issue made it harder for Russell to accelerate and contributed to his race difficulties.
  • Russell is trying to adjust his driving style to work better with the car’s power unit but finds it challenging.
  • The Hungarian Grand Prix track is very different and might suit Ferrari better than some other tracks.
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