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George Russell: “You’ve got to laugh” at bad luck as F1 title drifts away

Mercedes competitor George Russell expressed amused frustration regarding his recent championship setbacks following the Formula 1 event in Malaysia. Despite beginning the race from a lowly seventh position on the grid at Sepang, an inspired decision to utilize intermediate tyres on a moist racing surface combined with a rapid start propelled him into the runner-up spot behind his colleague Kimi by the first corner.

However, a late mechanical breakdown involving the power unit ultimately stripped the racer of a guaranteed podium placement.

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