Impact Russell seemed to be in for a strong weekend, as he began the race on the second row and just over one-tenth of a second off the pace of Oscar Piastri. However, tire wear quickly became a problem during the race as he was forced to shed his medium tires early on, while his top competitors were able to wait until a virtual safety car on Lap 29 to make their first change. Russell was caught in dirty air the rest of the grand prix, with the result being his worst finish of the year.
MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
