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George Russell: "Off the pace" Mercedes F1 car needs tweaking at Sepang

Mercedes competitor George Russell expressed concern regarding his vehicle's speed during Friday practice at Sepang for the Bahrain Grand Prix, noting that adjustments are required. The British…

Formula 1 · 1d ago

George Russell tops Azerbaijan FP1 as Kimi Antonelli suffers Mercedes trouble

During the opening practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Mercedes competitor George Russell set the pace with a quick time of one minute and forty-five point three eight seven seconds inside…

Formula 1 · 9d ago

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Russell fastest in first practice as Antonelli's Mercedes breaks down

During the opening practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, George Russell posted the quickest lap time. The Mercedes competitor clocked a time of one minute and forty-five point three eight…

Formula 1 · 9d ago

Mercedes braced for tougher strategy calls as George Russell closes on Kimi Antonelli

Mercedes leadership faces the delicate task of balancing tactical fairness between its two racers as George Russell mounts a serious championship charge. Team principal Toto Wolff admitted the…

Formula 1 · 3d ago

Bruising F1 2026 will not be the end for Russell - Wolff

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff maintains faith that George Russell will recover from a tough 2026 Formula 1 season to eventually secure a world championship. Russell began the year widely tipped…

Formula 1 · 17d ago

"The FIA needs to step in" - Russell's cooling vest comments explained

Mercedes competitor George Russell recently sparked discussions by indicating that governing authorities should intervene to mandate safety equipment for competitors during high-temperature events.…

Formula 1 · 2h ago

What's actually going on with George Russell's FIA cooling vest complaints

Mercedes competitor George Russell recently sparked discussions by proposing that motorsport governing bodies should mandate the use of temperature-regulation vests during sweltering events to…

Formula 1 · 2h ago

Russell says his 'confidence is back and growing'

Mercedes driver Russell expressed a renewed sense of self-assurance ahead of the upcoming race weekend, noting that his driving style has become far more intuitive following recent adjustments to his…

Formula 1 · 2d ago

F1 Azerbaijan GP: George Russell takes dominant pole as Kimi Antonelli crashes out

Mercedes competitor George Russell secured the top starting position during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by outperforming Charles Leclerc. Meanwhile, his garage partner Kimi Antonelli…

Formula 1 · 8d ago

F1 Azerbaijan GP: George Russell holds off late Max Verstappen charge for victory

Mercedes competitor George Russell secured the top spot on the starting grid on Friday and converted it into a comprehensive triumph at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The British racer successfully…

Formula 1 · 7d ago

The moment Antonelli knew he had been transformed as an F1 driver

Kimi Antonelli reflected in a BBC Sport interview on his remarkable transformation as a Formula 1 driver during his second championship campaign. The twenty-year-old Italian holds a commanding…

Formula 1 · 10d ago

Russell takes pole in Baku as Antonelli out after hitting wall

Mercedes driver George Russell dominated qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, claiming pole position by a massive margin of 0.837 seconds over Charles Leclerc. Meanwhile, his teammate and title…

Formula 1 · 8d ago

Has George Russell hit his stride too late? 'With this form I would have been in the fight'

Mercedes driver George Russell secured his eighth career grand prix victory and first grand slam by converting pole position into a flag-to-flag triumph at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. The…

Formula 1 · 5d ago

George Russell after rejuvenating Baku win: "It would have been very easy for me to lose the faith"

Mercedes driver George Russell triumphed during Saturday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, claiming his third win of the 2026 Formula 1 season along with his first career grand slam. By controlling every lap…

Formula 1 · 6d ago

Race ban talk "too harsh" on Franco Colapinto, George Russell and Max Verstappen say

Several prominent Formula 1 competitors have weighed in on the discussion surrounding a potential penalty for Franco Colapinto following a chaotic incident during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Mercedes…

Formula 1 · 6d ago

George Russell left "lost for words" by Malaysian F1 fans’ special gift

Formula 1 has returned to the Sepang International Circuit for the first time in nearly a decade, bringing a memorable moment for Mercedes competitor George Russell. A video shared on the racing…

Formula 1 · 21h ago

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Verstappen pips Russell to top FP1

Max Verstappen led the opening practice session at Sepang for the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix, driving a strong 2026 Red Bull machine through a clean run. The reigning four-time champion clocked a…

Formula 1 · 1d ago

F1 Bahrain GP long runs: Max Verstappen the favourite in Malaysia?

During practice for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, pace analysis from the second session indicated that Red Bull competitor Max Verstappen held a distinct advantage over his rivals during…

Formula 1 · 1d ago

George Russell forced to suffer in Malaysia as cost cap bites

Formula 1 is heading to Malaysia for an upcoming race weekend where high temperatures are expected to trigger a heat hazard declaration by the governing body. Due to these extreme conditions,…

Formula 1 · 7h ago

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Max Verstappen tops FP1

Max Verstappen led the opening practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, driving a 2026 Red Bull machine during an uninterrupted run. The reigning four-time champion clocked a lap of…

Formula 1 · 1d ago

Kimi Antonelli warned "pressure will ramp up" in F1 title fight

Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has been cautioned by Jamie Chadwick that mounting title pressure will soon weigh heavily upon him. The young racer recently secured his eighth victory of…

Formula 1 · 9d ago

George Russell praised for honest admission about Kimi Antonelli's F1 form

David Coulthard recently highlighted George Russell for openly acknowledging that his Mercedes garage partner Kimi Antonelli is currently outperforming him. Antonelli captured his eighth win of the…

Formula 1 · 14d ago

Bruising F1 2026 will not be the end for George Russell - Toto Wolff

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff remains certain that George Russell possesses the ability to rebound from a tough 2026 championship fight and secure a world title down the road. Russell started…

Formula 1 · 17d ago

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Formula 1 action shifts to Saturday in Baku as George Russell secures pole position after commanding the final qualifying session. Charles Leclerc finished over eight tenths behind to take second on…

Formula 1 · 8d ago

Why Mercedes’ huge Baku practice advantage may not be the real picture

During Thursday practice runs at the Baku City Circuit, George Russell set the pace by leading both sessions for Mercedes. Max Verstappen finished as the closest competitor outside of Mercedes, yet…

Formula 1 · 9d ago

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Verstappen beats Russell and Hamilton to top FP3

Max Verstappen led the final practice session ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, clocking the quickest time for Red Bull on the demanding Baku layout. The reigning champion surpassed George Russell…

Formula 1 · 8d ago

George Russell forced to "rewire his brain" amid Kimi Antonelli struggles, says David Coulthard

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard suggests that George Russell must fundamentally alter his approach because he is having trouble consistently matching Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli.…

Formula 1 · 10d ago

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Formula 1 action shifts to Friday in Baku, where Mercedes established early dominance during practice sessions for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. George Russell set the pace by outpacing his teammate,…

Formula 1 · 9d ago