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Russell was 'waiting for a disaster to happen' after he crashed at the Australian GP

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George Russell has spoken for the first time about his dramatic crash with Fernando Alonso in the Australian Grand Prix. He says race officials need to respond quicker to such incidents and says “you're waiting for a disaster to happen.

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain speaks during a news conference at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Thursday, April 4, 2024, ahead of Sunday’s Japanese Formula One Grand Prix.

“Fortunately, I had a 10-second gap behind me. And I think it was 10 or 12 seconds before the safety car came out. But in the space of 10 seconds you can have five, six, seven cars — if that was on lap one of the race — and probably been hit numerous times even with the yellow flag.” Russell said drivers have a right to brake, downshift or speed up to get the right “racing line.” But he suggested limits.

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel, who stepped away from Formula 1 after the 2022 season, is reportedly interested in returning. Perhaps to Mercedes to take Hamilton’s place — though that’s probably a long shot.“Sebastian’s a great person and he’s a four-time world champion and, for sure, his personality is missed on the grid,” he said. “It’s important that we have the best 20 drivers in the world all competing for race wins and championships.

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