Motor racing-Russell to start U.S. GP from pitlane after qualifying crash


Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team driver George Russell (63) of Team Great Britain speaks to the crowd during a fan forum before the Sprint Race in the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - George Russell will start Sunday's U.S. Grand Prix from the pitlane after Mercedes worked on his car overnight to repair damage from a crash in qualifying, the Formula One team said.

The Briton qualified sixth, despite the crash in the dying seconds of the session, with seven-times world champion team mate Lewis Hamilton 19th on the grid.

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