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How did traffic compromise Russell's performance on his final qualifying lap?
F1TechnicalJuly 5, 2026
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While Mercedes teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli stole the headlines by claiming both his maiden Sprint victory and his first Formula 1 pole position, Russell was left to reflect on what might have been after a series of setbacks limited his results.