'No idea what happened on that pit exit' spin – Russell

George Russell admitted he has no explanation for a costly spin at the pit lane exit during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, but celebrated Mercedes securing the Constructors' Championship. Starting from seventh on the grid due to an engine penalty, Russell briefly moved into fourth during the wet opening stages. He then suffered a spin on the exit of the pit lane after switching to slick tyres, losing multiple positions. However, a late charge and a smart switch back to intermediate tyres as rain returned allowed him to finish fourth, aided by teammate Kimi Antonelli letting him past. The strong team performance sealed the Constructors' Championship for Mercedes for the first time since 2021. Russell, who sits third in the drivers' standings, expressed immense pride in the team's turnaround and noted that his own weekend performance was a strong confidence boost as he focuses on pace ahead of future title fights.