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Pacesetter Russell says Madrid 'has less margin than Monaco'

Pacesetter Russell says Madrid 'has less margin than Monaco'
BBC Sport Friday 11 September 2026, 12:46 UTC 1 min read
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George Russell goes quickest in first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix - hours after saying the circuit has little margin for error.

George Russell goes quickest in first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix - hours after saying the circuit has little margin for error.
Pacesetter Russell (PERSON) Madrid (LOCATION) Monaco (LOCATION) George Russell (PERSON)
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