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George Russell Explains Pole Loss
George Russell says pole was there for the taking but miscommunication cost him pole at Brazilian GP.
In brief
George Russell says pole was there for the taking but miscommunication cost him pole at Brazilian GP. George Russell lost pole to Lando Norris due to miscommunication during wet qualifying at Brazilian GP. Originally reported by Motorsport.
George Russell's Qualifying Fury
George Russell explained his radio fury over miscommunication with Mercedes that cost him pole at Brazilian GP.
“Pole was there for the taking”
Qualifying Conditions
Wet weather at Interlagos led to Russell taking four tenths out of Lando Norris' initial benchmark.
Radio Confusion
Russell asked radio if he was backing or going after catching Alex Albon's Williams.
“Move, Albono!”
Miscommunication Moment
Russell was told to back up but conditions worsened before he could complete a final lap.
“We can back up now, back up now”
Pole Snatched
Lando Norris took two tenths out of Russell's benchmark to snatch pole in wet conditions.
Team Reaction
Toto Wolff said it was a 50-50 call but Russell felt pole was there for the taking.
“It's a 50-50 call”
Russell's Disappointment
Russell said he was P2 after the call and wanted to be P1 despite strong lap.
“I don't want to be P2, I want to be P1”
Next Race Strategy
Russell hopes for wet conditions to improve his chances after starting seventh.
At a glance
George Russell lost pole to Lando Norris due to miscommunication during wet qualifying at Brazilian GP.
