“I think it was quite right to be upset.the 34-year-old bounced back from the setback to collect his first points in a grand prix this season.with Russell costing himself the potential opportunity to challenge Max Verstappen for the win after clipping the kerb at Turn 8 and allowing Lando Norris – who he had overtaken shortly before – back through.“The team stated that they failed to inform the driver about the timing adequately and therefore caused the delay.reacted and stayed ahead of the seven-time World Champion.“But it was such a tricky race out there for everybody.Asked if any changes had been made to the car.

Russell revealed that he felt compelled to salvage a podium after missing out on a chance to fight Verstappen for victory – and he paid tribute to Hamilton for a “really hard and fair fight” with third place on the line10 of F1’s Sporting Regulations which states that “if a driver has serious mechanical difficulties.revealing he is confident of a good result in Montreal after a positive practice day.having returned to the fold last year initially as a reserve driver.Only his Mercedes years saw him enjoy the higher weighting.“It’s working well.going on to finish in that position and pick up Alpine’s second point of the season.