Motor racing-Russell says sprint win is a milestone for Mercedes


Formula One F1 - Brazilian Grand Prix - Jose Carlos Pace Circuit Sao Paulo Brazil - November 12 2022 Mercedes George Russell poses with the first place medal after finishing in pole position in sprint qualifying REUTERSAmanda Perobelli

Formula One F1 - Brazilian Grand Prix - Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil - November 12, 2022 Mercedes' George Russell poses with the first place medal after finishing in pole position in sprint qualifying REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - George Russell hailed a milestone for Mercedes on Saturday after making sure his team would not end the Formula One season without a win of some sort.

The Briton's success in the Sao Paulo sprint at Brazil's Interlagos, setting the grid for the penultimate grand prix of the campaign, brought him only eight points but its significance was far greater.

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