Slow-motion starts: in four starts Antonelli and Russell lost 21 positions
The data regarding the positions lost at the start by the Mercedes is extremely worrying, here are the details for Antonelli and Russell
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The Mercedes team principal defended George Russell, who in Suzuka lost the lead of the standings to Kimi Antonelli
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Piastri: “I thought it would take Russell half a lap to pass me”
Oscar Piastri commented as follows on the Japanese GP, which saw him as a key protagonist both in qualifying and in the race.