As Norris closed in on Russell, the McLaren pit wall advised, “We know what Russell is like, he’s all or nothing. So you just have patience with him.”
However, Norris didn’t display much patience as he relentlessly pursued Russell, attempting to pass him. Russell initially defended his position but ran wide, opening a window for Norris to execute a switchback move. Norris swiftly covered the racing line, leaving Russell with no opportunity to counterattack.
