Radio star Russell earns special gong in the Brit awards

THE winner of the British Grand Prix was Lando Norris and the fans voted Nico Hulkenberg as the driver of the day.

- By Andy Dunn

Norris was masterful and, from 19th on the grid, Hulkenberg took the first podium finish of his 239-race career. So, fair enough.

But if there had been a prize for radio broadcaster of the afternoon, George Russell would have won hands down.

The Mercedes driver's opening effort was simple: “It’s raining. Brilliant.”

He was being ironic because Russell, below, had been sent out on slick tyres and it started raining early in the race.

After changing to more suitable tyres, the Brit was having a decent race and if there is one thing Russell is not short of, it is belief in his own ability.