George Russell, a driver for Mercedes AMG in Formula 1, expressed his frustration after being eliminated early from Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix due to rain. Russell initially attempted a qualifying run when the track was suitable for slick tires, but his position outside of the top 10 prevented him from advancing to the next round. As he ventured out for a second run, the rain began to fall, ending his chances of progressing further. Russell lamented being stuck behind a queue of cars in the pit lane, which affected his tire temperature and ultimately his performance. Despite his disappointment, he acknowledged the opportunity to recover in the Sprint race. The unpredictable conditions and lack of grip in Shanghai have made it challenging to determine the true competitive order. Russell noted that the track’s low grip exceeded expectations, resulting in lap times that were slower than anticipated. With limited practice time and only a few laps in qualifying, judging the performance of the cars has become even more difficult.
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