George Russell discusses crash rescue and mindset shift amid Mercedes challenges
During the 2022 British Grand Prix, George Russell stopped his damaged car to assist fellow driver Zhou Guanyu after the latter's car flipped and landed on a tyre barrier. Russell described the incident as a stark reminder of the sport's safety risks and called for stronger safety measures.
In the current season, Russell faces a performance deficit at Mercedes, trailing teammate Kimi Antonelli after a string of victories. He cited a recent power‑unit failure in Canada and explained that he is trying to regain his edge by focusing on subconscious learning rather than over‑analyzing data, hoping to recapture the instinctive form that once brought him success.