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George Russell Clueless About Performance Gain After Winning Singapore GP

George Russell Clueless About Performance Gain After Winning Singapore GP

Summary

George Russell won the Singapore Grand Prix, starting from pole position. He and his team are unsure if a new front wing on his car improved its performance. Despite feeling uncertain initially, Russell successfully maintained his lead over Max Verstappen during the race.

Key Facts

  • George Russell won the Singapore Grand Prix, starting the race from pole position.
  • During the race, he maintained his lead over Max Verstappen, who started in second position on soft tires.
  • Mercedes added a new front wing to Russell’s car, but the impact on performance is unconfirmed.
  • This win marks Russell's second victory of the season.
  • Russell expressed gratitude to his team for their efforts but remains unsure about the reasons for his performance boost.
  • Qualifying for pole position was significant for Russell, given past challenges at the Singapore circuit.
  • The race results were: George Russell (first), Max Verstappen (second), and Lando Norris (third).
  • Russell mentioned feeling nervous at the start but managed to extend his lead during the race.

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