The Mercedes driver was running third and hunting down McLaren’s168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史: Lando Norris and Ferrari’s168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史: Carlos Sainz o꧟n the final lap when he clipped the wall at Turn 10 and slammed into the barriers. 

It was a heartbreaking end to what had been a brilliant weekend for Russell, having outpaced teammate168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史: Lewis Hamilton 🐼and challenged for victory throughout Sunday’s race. 

“No words to be hon𓄧est,” Russel꧙l reflected to Sky after the race. 

“Such a ꦏlong race, a physical race. Difficult to keep concentration. Carlos was doing a great job backing the pack up and not allowing us to do the alternate strategy. 

“I think we were half a car’s length from winning the race had I got past Lando when I had the opportunity, I think we would have been able to getꦉ past Carlos.

“The last lap, ju🌄st a millimetre lapse in concentration and it was game over. I’m just so sorry to the whole team.”

The Brit♋on added: “It was a really challenging race. 𝓰The tyres were dropping off and you are pushing the limits. 

✃“Th🐟at’s how racing should be - you make a small mistake and you pay for it.

“It’s just heartbreaking after such a great weekend. The car felt great, qualifying was great, the race was great and we were𒁏 bold with the strategy.&n🌱bsp;

“I feel like I’ve let myself and the team down. Racing… It’s t🦹ough, but what we like.” 

Sky F1 pundit Karun Chandhok ไsaid Russell will “feel the pain” of his mistake for a while.

“I’ve known George since he was 14 ye𒆙ars old and I can tell you, he’s very hard on himself and he’ll feel the pain of that for a little while,” he s♌aid. 

“The good news for him is that we go to Japan next week and it’s a chance for him to clean the slate and start 🌞again. 

“But tha♎t’s a bittersweet pill for him to swallow.”