Mercedes, after the team order diplomacy reigns: “Kimi deserved to finish ahead”, “Happy that George is third”
There were no tensions between the two Mercedes drivers, despite the team order that required Russell to let Antonelli pass
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Russell: “I could have been on pole, but it is important that Ferrari is behind”
Mercedes’ Englishman will start from the front row alongside world champion Lando Norris. But Antonelli is right behind
Verstappen, radio taunt to Russell: “Now he will start crying”
The Dutchman via radio did not hold back a scathing comment towards the British Mercedes colleague
Russell celebrates the Sprint, but looks ahead to qualifying: “Six drivers who will fight for pole”
After the pole position, the British Mercedes driver defended the lead throughout the entire race until the checkered flag
Russell: “So I remember how to drive…”
F1, George Russell proudly commented on the pole position in the Zandvoort Sprint Qualifying ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc
Verstappen Renewal, Russell assures: “I have never felt my seat was in danger”
The Englishman from Mercedes said he never felt at risk of losing his place in the team to Verstappen
Russell: “I don’t think about the title, I need to improve first. Team order? Out of the question”
The Mercedes driver was among the protagonists of the press conference presenting the Dutch GP
Russell and that first time in a Mercedes: “I couldn’t get into the cockpit, I still have the scar”
The British Mercedes driver recalled his debut in the team, as Hamilton’s replacement in Bahrain during the infamous Covid season
Russell: “A psychologist? I have been working with a specialist since 2020”
The British driver admitted to having met a professional who can support him while waiting for the second half of the World Championship
Montoya: “Russell psychologically has a mountain to climb and it is not easy at all”
Montoya is supportive of George Russell who has a mountain to climb and is powerless against Andrea Kimi Antonelli