Russell Reflects on 'Very Bad' Saturday After Singapore GP Sprint Crash
George Russell admits a personal error caused his crash in the Singapore GP sprint, impacting his qualifying performance.
Mercedes driver George Russell took responsibility for his crash during the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race.
Starting from the front row, Russell had an excellent start on the wet Marina Bay circuit, briefly taking the lead from polesitter Max Verstappen.
However, a slight misjudgment saw him run wide and lose control, resulting in a crash that ended his sprint prematurely.
This incident likely affected his subsequent qualifying session.
Despite the setback, Russell's initial pace demonstrated strong potential in challenging conditions.
The weekend remains a test of resilience for the Mercedes driver as he looks to recover in the main race.
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