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Russell unveils split-Montoya helmet for 'race 1000'

For this weekend's landmark Chinese Grand prix, Williams' George Russell will race with a special helmet that pays tribute to Juan Pablo Montoya. Shanghai's special historical status has enticed several drivers to honor Formula 1's 1000th Grand Prix, but Russell has put a more personal spin on his helmet's design. The lid features a split motif with the Brit's own colors on one half and Montoya's Colombian color-scheme on the other. Russell's motivation intact despite Williams hardship The Montoya reference goes back to Russell's karting days as the 21-year-old explained in Shanghai on Thursday. "When I first started karting I copied the helmet of my brother when he was karting...
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