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George Russell admits overly confident driving caused first-lap crash
Mercedes driver George Russell admits overly confident driving led to first-lap crash in Singapore sprint race.
In brief
Mercedes driver George Russell admits overly confident driving led to first-lap crash in Singapore sprint race. George Russell admitted his overly confident driving caused a first-lap crash in Singapore's sprint race, needing car repairs for qualifying. Originally reported by RaceFans.
George Russell
George Russell admitted his overly confident driving caused a first-lap crash in Singapore sprint race.
“I just misjudged it, to be honest”
Crash details
Russell spun into pit wall barrier in wet conditions after taking lead from pole-winner Max Verstappen.
“I went a little bit wide and then I touched the white line”
Russell's mistake
Russell misjudged corner entry, causing car to touch white line and crash into wall.
“The number one rule in the rain is don’t touch the white lines”
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen said Russell was pushing hard and clipped white line before crash.
“He was sideways already a few times in that first lap”
Qualifying impact
Russell's car needs repair for qualifying after crash, delayed by half hour due to rain.
“The session has been delayed by half an hour due to the late finish of the sprint race”
Penalty
Russell starts at back of grid due to penalty for changing power unit.
“he is due to start at the back of the grid due to a penalty for changing his power unit”
What matters most
George Russell admitted his overly confident driving caused a first-lap crash in Singapore's sprint race, needing car repairs for qualifying.
