3rd place George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 10.04.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Mercedes driver George Russell registered a stunning victory for the team at last weekend’s Brazilian GP – here is how Mercedes’ performance coach reacted to it
Mercedes had an incredible weekend in Brazil and the team is ecstatic about how things turned out at the Interlagos Circuit last weekend. George Russell won his maiden Grand Prix in style and earned the team’s first victory this season. Lewis Hamilton finished second which meant Mercedes got their first one-two finish of the season.
Mercedes performance coach, Aleix is particularly delighted about Russell’s maiden F1 victory. In a video shared by the team’s official handle on Twitter, Aleix said: “Well, this was a long journey for sure. I’m so happy for George. He definitely deserves it. I just couldn’t be happier for him. All the hard work pays off for sure.” Aleix has been working closely with Russell, since the British driver joined Mercedes earlier this year.
Let us look at how fans reacted to this video on Twitter.
“Alex, you are one of the people that spends the most time with George, I can imagine how happy and proud you must be. And the truth is that you also participated in this victory and will take part in several others that will come. Thank you, Alex”, wrote a fan.
“Thank you Admin for showing us the happy and very proud Aleix! The victory of one pilot is always the victory of the joint work of hundreds of people! The coach adds a huge part of this! We are happy with you Aleix”, tweeted another fan.
“i love this!! thank you for sharing”, read a tweet.
“really love to see the happiness of aleix”, wrote another fan.
Another sweet message from a fan read: “Well done Aleix – all your hard work has paid off too!”
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