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Chadwick: Russell's Retirement Saved Mercedes

Jamie Chadwick suggests George Russell's Canadian GP retirement spared Mercedes from possible team conflict.

Three-time W Series champion and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Chadwick believes Russell's untimely retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix likely saved Mercedes from bitter intra-team fallout. Russell and teammate Kimi Antonelli had battled for the lead for 30 laps before the Briton was forced to retire at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. afrikasportnews.co.za