Mercedes compare Verstappen to a ‘massive bungee cord’ in Russell Baku battle
What happened
Max Verstappen was like a “massive bungee cord” behind George Russell in the closing stages of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, according to Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord. The Red Bull driver kept being pulled back into contention by the powerful tow in Baku, despite Russell repeatedly stretching the gap through the middle sector.
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