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George Russell Laughs at F1 Title Luck
George Russell admits bad luck cost him F1 title chance.
In brief
George Russell admits bad luck cost him F1 title chance. George Russell says his power unit failure in Bahrain GP dropped his championship lead to 18 points from Kimi Antonelli. Originally reported by Motorsport.
George Russell's Bahrain GP Retirement
George Russell retired from the Bahrain GP in Malaysia late on after a power unit failure.
Russell's Race Progression
Russell surged to second behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli but was passed by Max Verstappen on lap six.
Safety Car Drama
Russell swept past Antonelli during the first safety car period but was re-passed eight laps later.
Power Unit Failure
A power unit failure cost Russell a podium finish before the final race restart.
Russell's Championship Deficit
Russell's championship lead to Kimi Antonelli dropped from 3 points to 18 points after the race.
Russell's Reaction
Russell said he 'meant to laugh' at his bad luck but admitted it's 'beyond disappointment'.
“I mean, you've almost got to laugh”
Toto Wolff's Response
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff called the Bahrain GP his 'worst experience' personally.
“I'm so massively annoyed”
Championship Gap
Kimi Antonelli leads Russell by 18 points in the drivers' championship standings.
Mercedes' Constructor Points
Mercedes is 151 points behind Ferrari in the constructors' championship.
Wolff's Recovery Plan
Wolff said Mercedes has a 'good action plan' to recover after the race setback.
The big picture
George Russell says his power unit failure in Bahrain GP dropped his championship lead to 18 points from Kimi Antonelli.
