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‘Size does matter’ – 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix race winner George Russell compares his helmet size with Sebastian Vettel

Janmeyjay Shukla
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'Size does matter' - 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix race winner George Russell compares his helmet size with Sebastian Vettel

2022 Brazilian Grand Prix race winner George Russell shared a hilarious picture of his and Sebastian Vettel’s size comparison. The four times world champion is set to leave the sport after the race in Abu Dhabi.

George Russell and Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes had a fantastic showing during the Sao Paolo Grand Prix. He secured the pole position and the victory as well.

Besides, the British driver was consistent throughout the season securing podium places for the German team. On the other side, it was not all gloomy for Vettel.

Heartwarming retirement for the four times world champion Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel is a four times world champion for Red Bull. After that he had championship battles with the likes of Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari yet could not get his old form back.

There was a passing of the torch to the younger generation as he felt that Aston Martin would be a great fit. However, things did not go as planned as the team failed to deliver a championship-contending car.

A few months ago, Vettel announced that he will be leaving the sport to concentrate and spend time with his family. Moreover, this weekend will be the final time we will see the adored German on the track.

Also Read: Sebastian Vettel offers to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes once latter retires from F1

Sebastian Vettel and George Russell have the helmet to head comparison

All the drivers and ex-drivers on the grid paid tribute to Vettel for a career that only a few could match. Moreover, George Russell had a little size comparison to thank Vettel for.

Russell took it to social media to sarcastically comment on the Aston Martin driver’s head size. The helmet did not fit the Mercedes driver hanging only on the forehead.

Vettel on the other hand had the helmet loosely attached to his head. Jokes aside, Vettel did congratulate Russell for the rise and wished him all the very best for the years ahead.

Audi is one of the teams joining Formula One in 2026. Lewis Hamilton believes that Vettel will be back and this is not a goodbye from the four times world champion.

Also Read: Guenther Steiner reveals the reason why Haas axed Mick Schumacher

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Janmeyjay Shukla

Janmeyjay Shukla

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Janmeyjay Shukla is an artist who contributes his expressions through words as an F1 writer and editor at The SportsRush. He is an F1 historian who has been watching the sport since he was a baby. Passed on from generation to generation, he has seen the prime of Michael Schumacher to the rise of Max Verstappen. A Mercedes fan from the days of the Brawn GP era, the sport runs in his blood. Besides Formula One, Janmeyjay is a Marketing Head and a musician who loves to sing and play Rock & Pop songs on guitar. His love for sports will never die as he is a loyal Liverpool Football Club fan as well!

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