Overview
- Mercedes shared a short video showing Russell preparing the disguise, taking a seat among fans and reacting as his car passed through the stadium section.
- Russell’s Instagram post of the undercover moment drew rapid engagement, with reports noting more than 210,000 likes within an hour.
- Vesti completed 32 laps and placed 14th in FP1 as Mercedes fulfilled the mandatory rookie running requirement.
- Russell returned to the cockpit for FP2 and was reported sixth, with teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli third, as coverage noted tight margins on the short lap.
- No disciplinary issues were reported, and coverage placed the episode in season context with Russell fourth in the standings on 252 points with eight podiums and two wins.