Russell says no turbo boost left him unable to turn after Brazil pit-lane spin

George Russell had worked his way from seventh into the fight at the front before spinning on fresh soft tyres as he left the pit lane at his first stop in the Brazilian Grand Prix. The spin cost him time and several places, but he recovered to finish fourth.

Speaking to Viaplay after the race, Russell said the spin came as a surprise. He said the car spun after he applied a little throttle and he could not keep it under control. When he tried to turn, he said, there was no turbo boost, leaving him unable to complete the manoeuvre.

Russell said the pit-lane mistake also shaped the strategy: because of it, the team chose not to make an additional stop. He felt that left him in the position he otherwise would have reached. He said third or fourth was realistic and that he could be satisfied with P4.