Russell says Montreal 'just another race' as pressure mounts
George Russell has downplayed the significance of the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, referring to it as 'just another race.' Despite trailing his teammate Kimi Antonelli, who is leading the standings, Russell remains focused on improving his performance. He expressed optimism about learning from his recent race in Miami and aims to regain his competitive edge.
- ▪George Russell stated that the Canadian Grand Prix is 'just another race' for him.
- ▪He is currently trailing teammate Kimi Antonelli, who has won three consecutive races.
- ▪Russell finished fourth in the recent Miami race but believes he learned valuable lessons from it.
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