After Russell landed, despite trying to save the car, the vehicle still lost control on the track.
Although the car was eventually brought under control.
The reason Russell managed to control it was because the car's kinetic energy was absorbed by the impact when it hit the outer wall.
This collision also damaged the front wing and caused a puncture on the right rear tire.
As the successor of Latifi, Russell successfully brought out the safety car with this collision.
And at this moment, the four drivers in the front row were right behind the pit entrance.
If Russell had brought out the safety car a little later, Verstappen would have missed this nearly perfect pit window.
But amid Verstappen's cursing, he still caught up with the safety car and successfully pitted for a tire change.
As for why Verstappen was grumbling despite getting a free tire change opportunity?
