MONACO - George Russell said friends who texted him congratulations after finishing fifth at the Monaco Grand Prix did not realise he made a mistake which effectively threw away a podium finish. Russell had done 54 laps on the hard tyre when he stopped for intermediates as the rain intensified - his long stint effectively allowing him to gain a handful of positions over rivals. Editor's Picks Verstappen masters rain to win in Monaco 4hLaurence Edmondson Horner: Aston tyre call let us off the hook 2hNate Saunders Verstappen shows why Monaco qualifying remains one of F1's great spectacles 1dNate Saunders 2 Related But on his out-lap he lost control of his car on the approach to the Mirabeau...
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