F1 NEWS:Hamilton and Russell React to Dutch GP Qualifying…see more
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell had contrasting experiences during the qualifying session at the Dutch Grand Prix. Hamilton’s weekend took a disappointing turn as the seven-time world champion was eliminated in Q2, leading him to declare his weekend “done” after the early exit. The unexpected result has left Hamilton facing an uphill battle in the race, starting from a less competitive position on the grid.
In contrast, his teammate George Russell secured a much better result, qualifying in P4. Russell described his performance as a “fair” result for Mercedes, acknowledging the team’s efforts while also hinting at the challenges they faced on the tricky Zandvoort circuit. Despite the mixed fortunes, Mercedes will be hoping to make the most of their positions in the upcoming race, with Russell aiming to convert his strong starting spot into valuable points, while Hamilton will be looking to recover from his disappointing qualifying session.
