George Russell defends Mercedes’ use of team orders against him

Mercedes gave the instruction over the radio to "invert" the cars, meaning swap positions, with Russell doing so after initially questioning why it was necessary.

Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer believes George Russell is feeling the heat within Mercedes, claiming that the Briton is "still not there" compared to team-mate Kimi Antonelli following the Dutch Grand Prix. Mercedes secured a double podium at Zandvoort, finishing second and third behind McLaren

Russell defends Mercedes team orders against himself  Reuters

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands, Aug 23 : George Russell defended Mercedes for imposing team orders in favour of his Formula One championship-leading teammate and title rival Kimi Antonelli at the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday.The Briton was in second place late in the race with Antonelli closing in fast on fresher soft tyres and

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