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Mercedes make huge George Russell admission after Lewis Hamilton drama

Mercedes' head of trackside engineering Andrew Shovlin has admitted that the Silver Arrows didn't expect George Russell to recover to fourth at the Qatar Grand Prix, after colliding with Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap. Last weekend's race at the Lusail International Circuit started in the worst way possible for Mercedes, as Hamilton cut across the front of Russell at the opening corner. Both drivers span out of the top three as a result, with Hamilton having lost a wheel and become beached in the gravel, causing the seven-time World Champion to retire from the race. Russell, thankfully, avoided the gravel trap and was able to rejoin the race at the back of the field. Want to work in...
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