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Russell says F1 red flag rules 'need work'

Williams George Russell says Formula 1's red flag rules require change, mainly to avoid drivers from benefitting from a free tyre change during a race's pause. The Tuscan Grand Prix at Mugello was halted and restarted twice following several crashes, and Russell believes he was on the receiving end of the unfair provision that allows drivers to swap tyres in the pitlane during a halt. In particular, the Briton noted that Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, to whom the Williams driver lost a position just before the red flag, benefitted from a free second pit stop. "I do agree the biggest thing is the tyre change in the pitstop," explained Russell. "These guys are getting free tyre...
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