The veteran driver, however, emphasized that such mistakes were uncharacteristic of Russell, suggesting that he would be critical of himself and potentially lose sleep over the incident. Despite the disappointment, Button reminded Russell that the next race in Austria was just around the corner, providing an opportunity to regroup and make amends.
The crash not only impacted Russell personally but also had significant repercussions for the Mercedes team. Button noted that the incident resulted in a substantial loss of points, which is an unusual situation for a team that is accustomed to leading the pack and not typically reliant on salvaging points.
