Willow Springs is a particular favourite among motorcyclists due to its high average speeds.
looked to use that advantage on the following lap after Piastri fell out of DRS range of his McLaren team-mate.
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Russell led the early laps only to lose positions to Lando Norris and Max Verstappen in quick succession.