George Russell is clearly not one to back down from a challenge. On Lap 5 in France he attempted to pass Williams team mate Robert Kubica around the outside of the fearsome 190mph Signes corner – but Kubica held firm and the British rookie ended up smashing a trackside marker board to pieces as he ran wide. 12 laps later, Russell regrouped and gave the move another go. This time, despite front wing damage, he made it stick. It was, according to the man himself "quite a hairy move" but also "the highlight of my race". You can watch both attempts above...
Next Up
Related Articles
AS IT HAPPENED: Antonelli beats Russell to Japanese GP pole
UnlockedWhat To Watch For in the Japanese Grand Prix
Verstappen reacts to 'difficult' Q2 exit in Japan
BettingJapanese Grand Prix best Qualifying bets available
BettingOur Bet Builder picks after Antonelli’s Japan pole
Russell details how ‘car was transformed for the worse’