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Why George Russell asked for Max Verstappen tow: Red Bull “need somebody in the mix"

George Russell explained his team radio angling for a tow off Max Verstappen amid the final runs of Formula 1's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying session, with an admission that he "over-pushed" on his own laps.

The Mercedes driver will line up fourth in Sunday's grand prix at the Yas Marina Circuit alongside championship hopeful Oscar Piastri, although hoped to better his position with a little help from Verstappen.

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