George Russell News
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | George Russell GBR | 160 |
George Russell says he is back in his groove and is starting to trust his instincts again after returning to form in spectacular fashion on the first two days of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend.
George Russell just pipped Lewis Hamilton to claim a much-needed pole position in his bid to kick start a championship fightback at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
George Russell says his misfortune "cannot last forever" and is hoping for "neutral luck" at this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
George Russell says he feels like everything is going against him this season and the form of his team-mate Kimi Antonelli hasn’t helped him personally.
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff was conflicted about going on the podium to celebrate Kimi Antonelli's Monaco Grand Prix podium amid another tough weekend for George Russell.
George Russell has admitted he is in a "very weird state of mind" after his hopes of a maiden Formula 1 title suffered another major blow in Monaco.
George Russell admits he is "bamboozled" by his struggles for pace in his Mercedes after his latest setback saw him qualify sixth for the Monaco Grand Prix while team-mate Kimi Antonelli took pole position.
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have been "trusted" to race each other freely as long as there is "respect" after Mercedes held discussions with its drivers following their battles in Canada.
Despite his declaration that the 2026 Formula 1 title is Kimi Antonelli's to lose, there are several reasons why George Russell should still believe he can catch his Mercedes team-mate.
Mercedes have revealed the exact cause of George Russell's sudden retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix could take "several months" to confirm due to complications.
Following a dramatic series of battles between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix, David Croft and Jamie Chadwick discuss on The F1 Show podcast how Mercedes should manage their drivers going forward.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has warned the team may turn future battles between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell "down a notch".
George Russell says the Formula 1 world championship is now Kimi Antonelli's to lose as his Mercedes team-mate profited from the Brit's retirement in Canada to open up a 43-point lead after five rounds.
Kimi Antonelli says he and Mercedes team-mate George Russell are still free to race despite their clash during Saturday's Sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.
George Russell says he did not need "validation" of his abilities after being outshone by Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli so far this season ahead of earning pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint.
George Russell insists his relationship with his Mercedes boss Toto Wolff remains rock solid and that he treats speculation over his future with the team as "just external noise".
George Russell returns from Formula 1's latest break this weekend in Canada aiming to kickstart his world championship challenge after team-mate Kimi Antonelli's hat-trick of wins saw the Italian teenager open up a 20-point lead over him at the top of the standings.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says George Russell "won't leave a stone unturned" in Formula 1's title race and expects his driver to bounce back at the next race in Montreal.
George Russell says his "smooth" driving style not being suited to the Miami International Autodrome has been the reason for his significant deficit to his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli at the Florida event.
George Russell admitted his surprise at Mercedes' streak of pole positions to start the season being ended by Lando Norris topping Miami Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying for McLaren.
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 219 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | 169 |
| 3 | George Russell | 160 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | 138 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 128 |
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 219 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | 169 |
| 3 | George Russell | 160 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | 138 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 128 |
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