Mercedes driver George Russell proud of 'amazing' victory at Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil
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Published 13/11/2022 at 20:51 GMT
Mercedes driver George Russell was ready to celebrate an 'amazing' victory at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil on Sunday. The young Briton enjoyed his first ever Grand Prix victory in Formula One, following on from his Sprint race victory on Sunday. The win has come too late for this season but follows Russell's expressed hopes for a championship challenge next season.
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George Russell celebrated his ‘amazing’ maiden Formula One victory at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday.
Russell has been Mercedes’ most consistent driver in a difficult 2022 season with Lewis Hamilton coming second for the first lockout of the German team’s campaign.
The younger driver had already won Saturday’s Sprint race but on Sunday he held off challenges including from Hamilton to take the victory at Interlagos.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the win, Russell said: "What an amazing feeling.
"Just a huge thank you to the whole team for making this possible.
"It has been an emotional rollercoaster this season.
"This was a tough race, I felt in control.
"Lewis was super fast and when I saw the safety car, I thought this is going to be a really difficult end, he put me under so much pressure.
"I am speechless.
"On the in-lap, all of these memories start flooding back, starting with my mum and dad at go karting and going through to all of the support I have had from the rest of my family, my girlfriend, my trainer, my manager.
"The list is endless.
"I can't thank them all enough, I am super proud."
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