'No idea what happened on that pit exit' – Russell reflects on spin and Mercedes title win in Sao Paulo
George Russell just missed out on the podium in Brazil following a costly spin in the exit of the pit lane.
George Russell admits he has "no idea what happened on that pit exit" after suffering a spin in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, but has hailed Mercedes' performance this year after the team secured the Constructors' Championship.
Russell just missed out on pole for Sunday's 71-lap race at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, but started P7 due to a five-place grid penalty for an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) change.
Having moved up to fourth during a wet opening, Russell spun on the exit of the pit lane after switching to slick tyres, eventually recovering undamaged but having lost several positions.
The Briton charged up the order and was the first to switch back to intermediate tyres as rain fell again in the closing stages, eventually finishing fourth after being allowed ahead by Mercedes team mate, Kimi Antonelli.
The result means Mercedes have claimed the teams' title for the first time since 2021, with Russell having joined the team in 2022.
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