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George Russell explains ‘donkey’ radio message at 2025 Japanese GP

George Russell caused a stir during the Japanese Grand Prix weekend—not just with his strong pace on track but also with an unusual team radio message that left fans and even his team scratching their heads. Russell Impresses Early in Suzuka The British driver showed impressive speed in the lead-up to Sunday’s race, finishing two of the three practice sessions in the top three and securing a P5 start ahead of his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli. Mercedes, unexpectedly competitive this season, entered the weekend second in the Constructors’ standings. Confusion Over ‘Donkey’ Comment During the first practice session, while assessing the performance of his W16, Russell radioed in...
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