Russell reached fourth place in the classification for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. During the session, there was a moment of confusion where Russell and his Mercedes teammate, Lewis Hamilton, encountered each other. Russell expressed his frustration over the team radio, questioning Hamilton’s actions. However, Russell later calmed down and explained that both drivers were competing for a slipstream from Esteban Ocon’s Alpine. In the end, Hamilton surpassed Russell in the classification, but Russell remained positive about the team’s performance. He believed that Mercedes had made progress with their recent updates to the car and felt confident about his chances in the race. Despite being overtaken in the classification, Russell acknowledged the small difference between him and the drivers around him and expressed optimism about his position for the next race.
