George Russell Claims 2nd at British Grand Prix for First Silverstone Podium
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Updated · BBC.com · Jul 5
George Russell Claims 2nd at British Grand Prix for First Silverstone Podium
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jul 5
Summary
Second-place finisher George Russell secured his first Silverstone podium, calling it a tough weekend but saying he was pleased to stand on the home-race rostrum.
A late safety car helped preserve that result after Russell suffered a puncture, and he said his tyres were "stone cold" by the finish, leaving him glad the race did not restart.
Russell said Mercedes had straight-line speed issues in qualifying and was unsure whether they persisted in the race, a concern he suggested still needs work.
Ferrari's pace remains the benchmark in his view: Russell congratulated winner Charles Leclerc and said "these Ferrari guys look really quick" as Mercedes keeps pushing.