George Russell eyeing to ‘sneak around’ the McLaren’s in the Italian GP after P3 quali finish 

George Russell is in search of his second win of the 2024 Formula 1 season in Monza.

George Russell eyeing to ‘sneak around’ the McLaren’s in the Italian GP after P3 quali finish 

George Russell and Lando Norris (Via: Imago)

Mercedes driver George Russell starts behind the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Italian Grand Prix. Russell failed to clinch the pole position by only a tenth of a second to Norris’ MCL38.

George Russell has been a consistent performer for the Silver Arrows since his debut in 2022. The prolific Brit has showcased signs of brilliance this season as well, winning the Austrian Grand Prix and scoring two podiums so far.

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Russell has shed light on his strategy ahead of a competitive race at Monza on Sunday. He hopes to overtake both the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri during the initial stints to gain an early advantage.

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Those guys are just quick at the moment. It's super impressive. Hopefully, they keep up there start performance and we can sneak around. If we don't, they will sneak off into the distance. McLaren are the team to beat.
George Russell said after the Italian GP qualifying

Mercedes and McLaren have triumphed collectively in the last five races. The two teams will dual for the win and podiums early on as Formula 1 is all set to witness one of the most exciting races of the 2024 calendar at Monza.

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George Russell deems P3 quali finish as an ‘unexpected’ result

Mercedes will start the Italian GP in third and sixth place after a mixed qualifying session for the team. George Russell thereafter gave his opinion on being asked about his team’s approach during the 53-lap race.

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George Russell (Via: Imago)
It was great, ended up P3, a little better than I expected, because it was a really tough session, Q1 and Q2. Fortunately, we saved it until the end. Not too far behind the McLaren. They're so fast at the moment and we're working so hard to catch them up, but I'm super happy with third.
George Russell via Racingnews365

Russell was surprised upon finding pace in Q3 after dismal results in Q1 and Q2 around Monza. The Brit has thanked his team for their late efforts and thus, hopes for an uplifting battle against the two McLaren’s in the main race.

The 26-year-old put in a stellar run to win the Belgian GP before the summer break, to only get disqualified for an underweight car. The Italian GP will therefore be of special significance to Russell, he will undoubtedly target a sensational victory around the temple of speed.

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