F1 Singapore GP: Last lap crash dashes Russell’s podium hopes
The HinduA golden shot at a second Formula One victory ended in a last-lap crash and scream of frustration for Mercedes driver George Russell at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday. Maybe a lack of concentration, maybe frustration of knowing that was the last lap and the opportunity was gone.” The 25-year-old notched his maiden Formula One win 10 months ago in Brazil -- the last time a non Red Bull driver won a race until Sunday. pic.twitter.com/hwTmqvETYk — George Russell September 17, 2023 The result in Singapore lifted Hamilton to third on the overall driver standings, though well behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. So we said let’s go for it and we just went for it,” Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said of the decision to pit during a virtual safety car period while those ahead stayed out.