Russell 'needed to get out' after Mexico GP

George Russell has spoken publicly for the first time since the Mexican Grand Prix, explaining he 'needed to get out' after a deeply disappointing race in which he dropped from second on the grid to sixth due to an apparent power loss. The result was compounded by teammate Kimi Antonelli clinching the Formula 1 world championship at the same event, with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff describing Russell as 'distraught.' Mercedes were fined €5,000 for excusing the 28-year-old, who sits fourth in the drivers' standings, from post-race media duties.