Russell: Soft tyre choice for F1 Qatar sprint was not “stupid”

Russell was one of several drivers to go for the soft, with the Ferrari, Alpine and Aston Martin drivers among those to join him.From fourth on the grid he passed medium starters Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, and then relieved Oscar Piastri of the lead.However his tyres began to suffer and after losing the lead he even suggested that he made a pit stop for fresh rubber under the safety car.He …Keep reading