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Lydia Mee

George Russell criticises "complicated" F1 after chaotic Bahrain GP

Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has criticised the chaotic and heavily disrupted Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang as "not very F1", following a late power unit failure that saw his podium hopes slip away.

Russell had looked firmly in contention for a podium finish at the Sepang International Circuit before a sudden power unit failure on lap 50. The retirement added to a difficult campaign for the Briton, who now trails his team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 84 points in the standings.

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