Russell picked up his second podium of F1 2023, finishing third behind168澳洲5最新开奖结果: Max Verstappen and168澳洲5最新开奖结果: Charles Leclerc at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The result meant that Mercedes pipped Ferra🔥ri to P2 in the constructors’ championship behind Red Bull.

It’s been a tough year for Russell, who was comprehensively beaten by teammate 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Lewis Hamilton in the points standings.

Speaking after the r💛ace, Russell was understandably relieved to end it on a high.

“I can’t believe it’s only the second podium of the year, but reဣally happy to end the season this way,”෴ he said.

“There’ౠs so many people back at the factory in Brackley and Brixworth who worked so hard to to achieve this, it has been a really challenging season.

“I’ve let the side down a couple 🃏of times this year, so pleased to have brought it ac🦩ross the line today.”

Russell conced🉐ed it was a “ma🌞ssive relief” to finish third, particularly as he’s been feeling ill over the last two weekends.

“It was pretty miserable out there which didn’t help things. But I’d say it’s just [a] massive relief to have brought the car home𒉰 in P3,” Russell added.

🍬“I can’t believe it’s only the second podium of the year, but really happy to end the season this wayও.”