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Daily Mirror
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Daniel Moxon

Speechless George Russell struggles to fight back the tears after first ever F1 win

Tears of joy were flowing for George Russell as he reacted to his first-ever victory in Formula 1.

The Brit took the chequered flag at the Brazilian Grand Prix, having started the race at the front following his Sprint success on Saturday. It was Mercedes' first victory of a difficult season and made even sweeter by the fact Lewis Hamilton crossed the line right behind him in second place.

Before he had even got out of the cockpit of his car he was crying, telling his team as much over the radio. He managed to stem the flow of the tears long enough to speak to the TV cameras and reflect on a day he will never forget.

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