'I actually learned my mistake wasn't shown on television until a replay after the race. Russell said the way the TV broadcast played out meant people were not aware he had been in the running for a podium. If there wasn't a yellow flag there I would have been focusing more and wouldn't have gone off. 'That's probably a lesson when you're not on it and you're not focused you make those mistakes. 'Came out, there was a yellow flag, I backed off and as soon as I touched the brakes I locked up and followed Stroll up the escape road. 'Really kicking myself because P3 was almost guaranteed after not pitting ,' Russell said. That saw him drop from third to fifth, behind Alpine's Esteban Ocon and Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton. Russell had done 54 laps on the hard tyre when he stopped for intermediates as the rain intensified - his long stint effectively allowing him to gain a handful of positions over rivals.īut on his out-lap he lost control of his car on the approach to the Mirabeau corner, following Aston Martin's Lance Stroll who had made a similar mistake. MONACO - George Russell said friends who texted him congratulations after finishing fifth at the Monaco Grand Prix did not realise he made a mistake which effectively threw away a podium finish. George Russell laments lack of focus that cost him podium spot in Monaco You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser

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