Russell records fourth win of his Formula One career

George Russell recorded the fourth victory of his Formula One career after triumphing in the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday.Russell – who was born in King’s Lynn and grew up in Tydd St Giles – made the most of starting on pole position to lead a podium double for his Mercedes team after colleague Kimi Antonelli clinched third spot.The 27-year-old controlled the race from the front, managing his tyres and pace throughout to come home ahead of reigning world champion Max Verstappen.Russell said: “I was really pleased to take the team’s first victory of the season.”I felt in control throughout and was able to manage the race to bring home the win.”With the slightly higher temperatures, we thought we may struggle a little more than we saw on Friday.”We did a good job of managing the tyres though and had the pace to hold off the chasing pack.”A big well done and thank you to everyone at Brackley and Brixworth and a massive congratulations to Kimi on taking his first of what I am sure will be many podiums.” Russell is currently fourth in the driver standings and his success helped his Mercedes team move up to second in the Constructors’ Championship ahead of the Austria-Great Britain double-header.He added: “We look to have made a step forward with our car in recent races. “We have typically gone well in Montreal though and we knew this race would likely suit us a little more than others.”We can’t get ahead of ourselves as there is still plenty of work for us to do to get into the fight for victories more regularly.”I am looking forward to trying to do that next time out in Austria.”The Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring takes place on June 27-29.