Mercedes driver George Russell was reportedly in tears after a crucial mistake cost him a podium finish in the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, September 17.
Sky Sports F1 reporter Ted Kravitz said the Brit was teary-eyed after the race, which was a bitter ending to a sensational weekend after he qualified second on Saturday, September 16, and had a great race until the final lap blunder during race day.
Russell incredibly frustrated
"What am I? a f****ng rookie?," the 25-year-old said to himself in frustration while wearing sunglasses to cover his tears, according to Kravitz.
During the final laps, four drivers were in contention for the chequered flag - Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, McLaren's Lando Norris, and Mercedes' George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
Russell, who was in third place, was making a charge against Norris in the final lap to battle race leader Sainz for the win, but he was a millimeter too close to the wall, causing him to crash into the barriers at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Incredible last-lap drama as Russell, chasing P2, crashes out! 💥😵#F1 #SingaporeGP pic.twitter.com/tzPgXoy83q
— Formula 1 (@F1) September 17, 2023
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The past weekend was a rare dip in form for Red Bull and Max Verstappen, a chance for the rest of the grid to claim a win this season.
Russell was disappointed for not taking any points after being on course for at least a podium finish.
"It's heart-breaking after such a great weekend. The car felt great, qualifying, the race was great and we were bold with the strategy. I feel like I've let myself and the team down. It's tough. We'll be back," the 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix winner said.
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