Russell wins Dutch GP sprint from pole position
Mercedes' George Russell leads from start to finish to win the sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix.
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"I was just managing my tyres a little bit at the early stage of the race because I knew if there were going to be any overtakes, it would be in the latter phase."
— George Russell , Athlete
"I don't think it was the tyres. We lacked pace and we have a bit of work to do."
— Lando Norris , Athlete
Key People
Charles Leclerc is a Monegasque racing driver competing in Formula 1 for Ferrari.
George Russell is a British Formula 1 racing driver currently racing for Mercedes.
Kimi Antonelli is an Italian Formula 1 racing driver competing for Mercedes.
British racing driver and defending champion in Formula 1.
Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver and a multiple-time Formula 1 World Champion.
Max Verstappen is a Dutch racing driver and the reigning Formula 1 World Champion.
Oscar Piastri is a driver for McLaren.
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Mercedes' George Russell leads from start to finish to win the sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix.
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