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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Philip Duncan

George Russell starts well as he aims to close gap on Kimi Antonelli at Monza

Mercedes driver George Russell, pictured in the paddock before impressing in practice on Friday (AP/Luca Bruno) - (AP)

George Russell landed a timely world championship boost by finishing fastest in practice for the Italian Grand Prix.

Russell has won just two of the 12 rounds so far, and he heads into Sunday’s race at Monza 59 points behind Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli.

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