Hours before qualifying in Sao Paulo, George Russell’s partner Carmen Mundt posted a message for him on her Instagram story. It was a photo of the two of them looking out over the city, with the words: Always proud of you.
The message landed on a hard weekend. Russell arrived in Brazil carrying a five place grid penalty for a fresh engine, in the middle of a difficult season at Mercedes.
Through that season, Carmen has stood publicly beside him, and the Sao Paulo post was one more show of support at exactly the moment the pressure was highest.
Russell still had a race to fight on Sunday, starting down the order with a fast car and a point to prove. Support like this is part of the human side of a Grand Prix weekend.
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