Third ‘a massive relief’ for George Russell after ‘letting the side down this year’

Russell picked up his second podium of F1 2023, finishing third behind168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史: Max Verstappen and168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史: Charles Leclerc at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The result meant tဣhat Mer🔯cedes pipped Ferrari to P2 in the constructors’ championship behind Red Bull.
It’s been a tough year for Russell, who was comprehensively beaten by teammate 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lewis Hamilton in the points standings.
Speaking after the race, Ru🐎ssell was understandably relieved to end it on a high.
“I can’t believe it’s only the sꦿecond podium of the year, but really happy to end the season this way,” he said.
“There’s so many people back at the factory in Brackley and Brixworth who worked so hard to to achieve this, it has be🥃en a really challenging season.
“I’ve let the ♓side down a couple of times this year, so pleased to have brought it across the line today.”

Russell conceded it was a “massive relief” to finish third, parti🐲cularly as he’s been feeling ill over the last two weekends.
“It was pretty miserable out there which didn’t help things. But I’d say it’s just [a] massive relief to have brougꦫht the car home in P3🅷,” Russell added.
“I can’t believe it’s only the second podium of t🥂he year, 🅷but really happy to end the season this way.”

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