George Russell spin nearly blocks pit-lane after crucial Sao Paulo pit-stop

Disaster for George Russell in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after a key pit-stop.

By Jake Nichol · Racing News 365

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 5:37 PM

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George Russell nearly blocked the Sao Paulo Grand Prix pit lane after spinning exiting his pit stop.
Russell dropped from third to eighth place after losing control on fresh soft tires.
Drivers including Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson, and Oscar Piastri had to maneuver past Russell's stranded car.

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Mercedes driver George Russell nearly blocked the pit-lane during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after spinning immediately following a crucial pit stop. Running in third position, Russell came in for soft slick tyres as the drying Interlagos track prompted drivers to switch off intermediates. However, Russell lost control upon pit exit, briefly drove the wrong way to spin around, and dropped down to eighth position.

Russell's spin forced drivers including Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson, and Oscar Piastri to filter past him in the pit lane. The pit stop phase also disrupted Russell's teammate Kimi Antonelli, who lost his race lead before spinning at Turn 1.

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