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Many Formula 1 stars have joined the celebrations regarding the French Open (also known as Roland-Garros results. One star in particular, George Russell, was present at the match as it went down between F1 ambassador Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
After the match, several F1 drivers posted their thoughts on it. Under the Winner, Alcaraz's instagam post. You can see former F1 driver Sergio Perez and current F1 driver Oscar Piastri congratulating him on his first win.
Russell and others react
https://www.instagram.com/p/DKp7DIpqgZL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MWVscXlxb25vcHNndw==
“@SchecoPerez: Bravo @carlitosalcarazz 👏"
"@oscarpiastri: Congrats 👏 what a match!“
On twitter, French driver, Esteban Ocon was a little more expressive with his thoughts.
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He said, “Wow!! We just witnessed something extremely special congratulations to both Carlos and Jannik on an unbelievable performance! What a match!!!”
https://x.com/OconEsteban/status/1931791134755287125
For Russell, it was more than just a match, as he was physically there with his Spanish partner, Carmen Montero Mundt. Russell and Mundt spent some time together in the 'City of Love' as well as at the open together. Multiple videos of the couple (and a few memes) can be found of the two of them at the match.
Russell himself posted, "What an insane match of tennis at Roland Garros!! Both worthy winners!! 👏 Congratulations @carlitosalcarazz & @janniksin on a crazy match🎾🇫🇷"
https://www.instagram.com/p/DKpq2vxNnxV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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