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Russell sympathises with Sainz’s “pretty expensive poo” at Japanese Grand Prix

George Russell has explained the bathroom-based pressures facing Formula 1 drivers ahead of a grand prix in the wake of Carlos Sainz being hit with a fine for missing the start of the national anthem at Suzuka.

Sainz was hit with a €20,000 fine, with half suspended for 12 months, by FIA stewards after he was not present at the front of the grid when the Japanese national anthem was played ahead of the grand prix last weekend.

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