Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell reckons he could have challenged Max Verstappen for victory in the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix without his Turn 1 collision with Lewis Hamilton.
Russell started the 57-lap run around Losail Circuit from second place but a superior launch for team-mate Hamilton, who lined up third on soft tyres, brought the pair together into the first corner. Hamilton tried to move around the outside but clipped Russell, who was sent spinning. He then pitted before battling his way back to fourth place in an intensely humid encounter.
Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL60, Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin AMR23, Esteban Ocon, Alpine A523, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL60, the remainder of the field as George Russell, Mercedes F1 W14, recovers after a crash with Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes F1 W14, in the background Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images Red Bull boss Christian Horner reckoned Verstappen 'went past an optimal strategy' to ensure he had flexibility with his tyre choice should a late safety car have come into play.
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