George Russell adamant 'rules are clear' after Sergio Perez clash

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Russell adamant 'rules are clear' after Perez clash

Mercedes driver finished on the podium after Red Bull battle

Will Gray

Sunday 24 July 2022 18:50

George Russell has insisted the 'rules are clear' after clashing with Sergio Perez in the closing stages of the French Grand Prix.

The Mercedes driver had been stuck behind Perez for a considerable portion of the race before making contact with the Mexican at the turn eight-nine chicane as their battle grew in intensity.

In the drivers' briefing ahead of the weekend, the FIA race directors explained how a number of decisions had been reached at recent events following growing unrest in the pit lane.

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But reflecting on his brush with Perez before making a late-race pass to claim third, Russell maintained the Mexican should have yielded.

“I saw him struggling when [Carlos] Sainz got past," explained Russell.

"For me, I was down the inside, the rules are pretty clear, it’s front wheel to rear wheel when you are on the inside.

“That’s what I had. [He] didn’t really leave me much space, but nevertheless, I am glad I carried on to bring it home P3."