F1 Beyond The Grid George Russell: happier, hungrier + ‘holding his own’ with Hamilton
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Oct 3, 2023 George Russell, Mercedes driver, discusses his improved mindset, taking up freediving, the support of his family, and the influence of teammate Lewis Hamilton. He sees a 'light at the end of the tunnel' and is ready to capitalize on Mercedes' competitive car in the future.
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Bouncing Back From Singapore
- George describes how he recovered mentally after the Singapore crash by focusing on lessons not blame.
- He cites a supportive call from engineer Andrew Shovlin that reframed the weekend as a success despite one small mistake.
Enjoy The Moment To Improve Performance
- Enjoy the moment more while staying professional and focused on details.
- George says this mindset shift improved his happiness without reducing his work ethic.
Foilboarding Wrist Injury
- George recounts learning foil boarding in Spain and slicing his wrist on the foil on day one.
- He kept Toto Wolff informed only after some time and compared holiday injury photos with him.