George Russell commented on the boos he received during the podium of the Formula 1 Italian GP last Sunday (6), downplaying the fact after the victory of his teammate Kimi Antonelli.
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The Italian delighted the home crowd in Monza. Starting from 19th position and taking advantage of the red flag period and at the end of a virtual safety car, he climbed the field position by position, had an intense battle with his Mercedes teammate and secured the victory in the country.
Obviously, the tifosi were extremely proud and happy with the achievement of the only 20-year-old driver, the first Italian driver to win at the iconic F1 circuit since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966.
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During the podium ceremony, Russell was then booed, but the competitor downplayed the fact. “Obviously, when you race in someone else’s home country, that is to be expected. So, it’s… I took it in good spirits,” he said.
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