F1 World Left Speechless as George Russell Leaves Lewis Hamilton Trailing Behind With Surprise Maiden Pole at Hungarian GP
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Formula One F1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan – June 12, 2022 Mercedes’ George Russell celebrates on the podium after finishing third in the race REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
George Russell is on pole at the Hungarian Grand Prix! And fans are left asking, how? The Mercedes driver was unstoppable as he made his final flying lap. Everyone expected a front-row lockout for the two Ferraris when Russell came out of nowhere to spoil their party.
The driver has been in tremendous form from the beginning of his time at Mercedes. He has been the perfect fit, the perfect driver the team could’ve wished for. Turns out he has also out-qualified teammate Lewis Hamilton who only managed a P7.
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Formula One F1 – French Grand Prix – Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France – July 24, 2022 Mercedes’ George Russell celebrates on the podium after finishing third in the race REUTERS/Eric Gaillard
Twitter reacts to insane George Russell performance
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Twitter was obviously in shock by Russell’s performance. The former F2 champion survived rain, wet conditions, and even the Ferrari’s and the Red Bull’s to conquer the Hungaroring. Whether he wins or not, this is probably the first of many prominent outings from the British driver.
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The driver has surprised us all with his debut with the F1 goliaths. With consistent points and a regular top 5 finish, he has potentially established himself as a threat.
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George Russell is the type of guy who puts it on pole out of absolutely nowhere!
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) July 30, 2022
George Russell P1!!!! pic.twitter.com/l5EMz4Aiyd
— Adama (@WolvesNumber37) July 30, 2022
LETS GOOOOO FULL SEND TOMORROW PLEASE
— rosie | GEORGE POLE (@spidey_rosie) July 30, 2022
MR CONSISTENCY IS HERE!! @GeorgeRussell63 @F1 #HungarianGP pic.twitter.com/Q5t47YWCGW
— Pau (@PaulaBarbosaaa_) July 30, 2022
@GeorgeRussell63 is the type of guy to clutch it in the hungarian qualifying & get p1 😌😌😌
— mara 🇵🇭 (@chuckleclercfan) July 30, 2022
George Russell who beats 7 time world champion in the same machinery
— Hamza Cengiz (@Cnzhamza) July 30, 2022
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george russell on pole looks good on him pic.twitter.com/NkHogseVYz
— zi (@ooczee) July 30, 2022
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If we’re to go by today’s statistics, drivers should definitely keep an eye out for Russell. He has been impeccably consistent, placing no foot out of place. And now he’s on pole. Can he win his first race tomorrow?
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