George Russell reacts after losing out to Kimi Antonelli in Italian Grand Prix as he admits being ‘surprised’ by split strategies
Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Italian Grand Prix after a strategic pit stop during a Virtual Safety Car period allowed him to overtake teammate George Russell. Russell expressed surprise at the team's split strategy but praised Antonelli's performance.
Why it matters
The race result highlights the impact of team strategy and mid-race decision-making in Formula 1 championship standings.
Russell reacts after losing out to Antonelli in Italian Grand Prix as he admits being ‘surprised’ by split strategies Having led for much of the Italian Grand Prix, George Russell had to settle for second place after being overtaken by Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli.
George Russell has given his take on an eventful Italian Grand Prix in which he lost out on victory in the latter stages to team mate Kimi Antonelli, with the Briton admitting that his team mate’s pit stop during the Virtual Safety Car phase “surprised” him.
Russell had looked in strong form throughout much of the race, having taken the lead early on from polesitter Pierre Gasly while Antonelli faced the challenge of working his way forwards from his P19 grid slot.
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