George Russell believes Mercedes can 'claw back' their deficit to Red Bull after a 'genuine' podium at the Spanish Grand Prix. Russell started Sunday's 66-lap Spanish Grand Prix from fourth on the grid, the Briton's best qualifying performance of this season. He conceded prior to the grand prix that it would be Red Bull's to win but firmly believed that Mercedes, having seemingly fixed their bouncing issues, could challenge Ferrari for a podium finish. Russell was given a hand in that as Charles Leclerc retired from the lead, leaving it to the 24-year-old to defend against the Red Bulls for the race lead. But while he lost to the Red Bull team-mates, crossing the line in third place behind...
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