Moment Russell pours champagne all over reporter and then refuses interview

30 June 2024 , 20:03
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Ted Kravitz's hilarious response was also caught on camera

GEORGE RUSSELL'S wild Austrian Grand Prix celebrations saw him pour champagne all over Ted Kravitz.

The Sky Sports reporter also failed to secure an interview with the British driver in the paddock.

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George Russell poured champagne over Ted Kravitz before refusing an interviewCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsF1
The Sky Sports reporter was left soaked after the celebrations at the Mercedes garage
The Sky Sports reporter was left soaked after the celebrations at the Mercedes garageCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsF1

Russell claimed the second F1 race of his career at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg on Sunday.

He capitalised on a collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to take the lead before holding on for the chequered flag.

George Russell parties his way into 2023 with Fernando Alonso at Monaco bashGeorge Russell parties his way into 2023 with Fernando Alonso at Monaco bash

Norris was forced to retire as a result, whilst Verstappen ultimately finished in fifth.

After the win, Russell returned to the Mercedes garage with a bottle of champagne.

Kravitz met the Mercedes man on arrival in search of an interview, only to have champagne poured on his head.

The reporter had said: "No, no, no please," as Russell lifted the bottle in the air.

However, he continued to pour it onto Kravitz whilst cheering, before patting him on the chest.

Russell then headed into the garage instead of giving an interview, with Kravitz seen joking: "You don't get away that easily."

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The celebrations came after the 26-year-old claimed his first win since the 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz completed the podium ahead of Russell's team-mate Lewis Hamilton in fourth.

Despite the win, Russell remains seventh in the Drivers' Championship after 11 races.

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He will be hoping to build on the victory at his home race next weekend as F1 heads to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix.

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Ciaran Wiseman

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