George Russell reflects on his stunning start on the opening lap of the Spanish Grand Prix.
’s blistering start from the Spanish Grand Prix 13 years ago as he claimed the lead on the opening lap.The Mercedes driver sat in Verstappen’s slipstream before veering to the left, sweeping around the outside and taking the lead of the race.
Alonso similarly took the lead of the race from fourth on the grid on the opening lap of the 2011 Spanish Grand Prix.in Barcelona, Russell admitted he was “dreaming” of a similar start last night and referenced Alonso’s mega getaway in 2011. “Yeah, I always, when I was racing karts, I always remember watching Fernando here in 2012 , starting P4 and getting into the lead. So, I always knew it was possible.”Despite taking the lead, Russell could only finish fourth.
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