George Russell, the 25-year-old Formula 1 driver, has vowed to learn from his mistakes and not repeat them in future races.
Russell had a disappointing end to the Singapore Grand Prix, crashing out on the final lap while in pursuit of Lando Norris’ McLaren for second place.
Despite pushing hard to claim a thrilling victory, Russell clipped the wall and lost his chance of a podium finish.
In reflection, he has acknowledged his error and has taken responsibility for his mistake. Speaking to Sky Sports F1’s Ted Kravitz, Russell said that he got distracted and lost concentration at a crucial moment.
However, he also stressed that he and the Mercedes team were pushing themselves beyond their limits and taking risks to secure an elusive victory.
Russell finished in the top five in 19 of the 22 races last season but has only achieved six top-five finishes so far in 2023.
He explained that he and the Mercedes team have been taking more risks this year, which has resulted in more errors.
Russell said that he has been pushing himself above and beyond to secure a win, but that this has come at a cost in terms of lost points.
He is determined to secure P2 in the Constructors’ Championship for the team but acknowledges that the team is not currently in a position to fight for a championship.
Russell has learned some valuable lessons from the Singapore Grand Prix crash and has vowed to apply them in future races.
He believes that the street circuits are particularly challenging, as drivers are so close to the car in front and cannot see the walls clearly.
However, he also admits that he would have been equally disappointed if he had backed off on the final lap and allowed his teammate Lewis Hamilton to overtake him.
Overall, Russell has demonstrated a mature and reflective attitude towards his mistakes and is determined to continue pushing himself and the Mercedes team to their limits in pursuit of victory.
