A helmeted driver, prostrate on the ground, visibly in tears. The image is reminiscent of Mika Hakkinen on a day of driving error in Monza park. But it’s actually George Russell on another Italian circuit, in Imola this time. The reason? The young British driver has just hit the wall under the safety car regime! Such an error is reminiscent of another: Romain Grosjean’s in Baku under the same circumstances.<\/p>\n
However, the context and reactions were quite different for the Williams driver. First of all, there’s the context. George Russell is seen as one of the best young talents in the discipline, and his machine does not do him justice. With Sergio Perez looking for a seat, there were even rumors that he might be forced to leave the Grove team. Ultimately, the team reaffirmed during the Imola weekend that he was indeed confirmed for next season.<\/p>\n
Then, there is the position held by number 63: at the time of the accident, he was in tenth place, which was a unique opportunity to finally score his first point in F1, a performance he has been striving for almost two seasons now. Last year, this honor went to Robert Kubica during the totally crazy Grand Prix in Hockenheim, even though the Pole had been outperformed almost the entire season. This makes the accident even more costly for the driver and the team.<\/p>\n
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