The British Grand Prix was another close call for George Russell as the young Williams driver continues his search for points with the Grove outfit. Perhaps the standout performer in qualifying on Friday as he put his Williams eighth, Russell was hit with a blow a day later when he picked up a three-place grid penalty for a clash with Carlos Sainz during Sprint Qualifying. Despite the collision, the 23-year-old was able to finish the 100km sprint in ninth, meaning that he started the Grand Prix in 12th. From just outside the top 10, Russell delivered a creditable drive to retain that position, but was unable to move through the field. 'P12 was the maximum for us,' he said after the race....
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