George Russell reckons his risky attempted overtake on Max Verstappen during the United States Grand Prix sprint was “last chance” saloon for the Mercedes Formula 1 driver to win the contest.

Russell finished second in the Saturday race at Circuit of the Americas and crossed the line 0.395s behind Red Bull’s Verstappen, with Williams racer Carlos Sainz completing the podium.

There was little wheel-to-wheel racing between Verstappen and Russell, but the Mercedes driver did make one attempt on lap eight by lunging down the inside of Turn 12.

But Russell failed to make it stick and Verstappen was sent into avoiding action by going off at the exit, who subsequently voiced his displeasure despite keeping the lead.

“Had half a chance,” said Russell, who started fifth but was up th

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