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George Russell
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United Kingdom

George Russell

Date of birth
1998-02-15
Age
28
Nationality
United Kingdom

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Is Antonelli favoured by Mercedes? Wolff responds to latest claims

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F1 Formula 1
Singapore GP
Is Antonelli favoured by Mercedes? Wolff responds to latest claims

F1 Singapore GP: Russell tops FP1 with Verstappen also impressing

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F1 Formula 1
Singapore GP
F1 Singapore GP: Russell tops FP1 with Verstappen also impressing

Mercedes confirms Russell's Singapore GP grid penalty following Sepang retirement

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F1 Formula 1
Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Mercedes confirms Russell's Singapore GP grid penalty following Sepang retirement

Russell to take grid penalty in Singapore due to Sepang retirement

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F1 Formula 1
Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Russell to take grid penalty in Singapore due to Sepang retirement

What caused Mercedes' pace deficit at Sepang despite upgraded W17?

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F1 Formula 1
Bahrain GP in Malaysia
What caused Mercedes' pace deficit at Sepang despite upgraded W17?

The dire consequence of Russell's Bahrain GP in Malaysia retirement

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F1 Formula 1
Bahrain GP in Malaysia
The dire consequence of Russell's Bahrain GP in Malaysia retirement

Russell: “You’ve got to laugh” at bad luck as F1 title drifts away

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F1 Formula 1
Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Russell: “You’ve got to laugh” at bad luck as F1 title drifts away

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

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F1 Formula 1
Bahrain GP in Malaysia
"The FIA needs to step in" - Russell's cooling vest comments explained

Why Mercedes' upgrade is still a "big question mark"

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F1 Formula 1
Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Why Mercedes' upgrade is still a "big question mark"

The unpredictability to expect for F1's one-off return to Sepang in 2026

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F1 Formula 1
Bahrain GP in Malaysia
The unpredictability to expect for F1's one-off return to Sepang in 2026

As Mercedes looks to deal F1 2026 knockout blow, will its driver fight reignite?

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F1 Formula 1
Azerbaijan GP
As Mercedes looks to deal F1 2026 knockout blow, will its driver fight reignite?

Why Verstappen says 0.196s Baku finish-line gap to Russell is slightly misleading

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F1 Formula 1
Azerbaijan GP
Why Verstappen says 0.196s Baku finish-line gap to Russell is slightly misleading

How Russell claimed his career-best pole margin in F1 Azerbaijan GP qualifying

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F1 Formula 1
Azerbaijan GP
How Russell claimed his career-best pole margin in F1 Azerbaijan GP qualifying

Russell's theory on his big hope for F1 2027 – and Antonelli's reply

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F1 Formula 1
Azerbaijan GP
Russell's theory on his big hope for F1 2027 – and Antonelli's reply

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

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F1 Formula 1
Spanish GP
Bruising F1 2026 will not be the end for Russell - Wolff

Russell and Hamilton concede F1 2026 title chances as Antonelli dominates

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F1 Formula 1
Spanish GP
Russell and Hamilton concede F1 2026 title chances as Antonelli dominates

Why Norris doesn’t buy Russell’s driving style theory

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F1 Formula 1
Spanish GP
Why Norris doesn’t buy Russell’s driving style theory

Russell set to take F1 engine penalty after Mercedes introduces power unit upgrade

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F1 Formula 1
Spanish GP
Russell set to take F1 engine penalty after Mercedes introduces power unit upgrade

Why Mercedes didn't pit Russell under virtual safety car in Italian GP

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F1 Formula 1
Italian GP
Why Mercedes didn't pit Russell under virtual safety car in Italian GP

How Gasly and Alpine beat Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull to Italian GP pole

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F1 Formula 1
Italian GP
How Gasly and Alpine beat Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull to Italian GP pole

Why Leclerc is likely to tow Hamilton in Italian GP qualifying

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F1 Formula 1
Italian GP
Why Leclerc is likely to tow Hamilton in Italian GP qualifying

Making sense of Wolff's claim that Mercedes "haven't got the money" for car development

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F1 Formula 1
Italian GP
Making sense of Wolff's claim that Mercedes "haven't got the money" for car development

Mercedes still searching for answers on why it was “rubbish” through high-speed corners in Dutch GP

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F1 Formula 1
Dutch GP
Mercedes still searching for answers on why it was “rubbish” through high-speed corners in Dutch GP

Antonelli set for Italian GP grid penalty

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F1 Formula 1
Italian GP
Antonelli set for Italian GP grid penalty

Why Norris was “surprised” to claim Dutch GP pole position

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F1 Formula 1
Dutch GP
Why Norris was “surprised” to claim Dutch GP pole position

Why Verstappen's 2026 Mercedes contact was very different from last year's

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F1 Formula 1
Dutch GP
Why Verstappen's 2026 Mercedes contact was very different from last year's

The data behind Russell’s engine software issue that caused his Hungarian GP slow start

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F1 Formula 1
Hungarian GP
The data behind Russell’s engine software issue that caused his Hungarian GP slow start

Russell to undergo Mercedes engine change but avoids F1 Hungarian GP grid drop

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F1 Formula 1
Hungarian GP
Russell to undergo Mercedes engine change but avoids F1 Hungarian GP grid drop

Why fans don't get true picture of driver performance with 2026 F1 rules - but it is fixable, according to Haas boss

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F1 Formula 1
Hungarian GP
Why fans don't get true picture of driver performance with 2026 F1 rules - but it is fixable, according to Haas boss

Russell: Data shows software calibration behind recent F1 struggles, not driving style

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F1 Formula 1
Hungarian GP
Russell: Data shows software calibration behind recent F1 struggles, not driving style

Mercedes identifies Russell's F1 power unit software issue

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F1 Formula 1
Hungarian GP
Mercedes identifies Russell's F1 power unit software issue

Why the 2026 F1 cars suit Antonelli's driving style more than Russell

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F1 Formula 1
Why the 2026 F1 cars suit Antonelli's driving style more than Russell

Mercedes "struggling to understand" Russell's deployment issues in F1 2026

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F1 Formula 1
Belgian GP
Mercedes "struggling to understand" Russell's deployment issues in F1 2026

Ferrari criticises "mega harsh" penalty for Hamilton in F1 Belgian GP

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F1 Formula 1
Belgian GP
Ferrari criticises "mega harsh" penalty for Hamilton in F1 Belgian GP

Russell slams "dangerous" battery issue before Hamilton Belgian GP clash

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F1 Formula 1
Belgian GP
Russell slams "dangerous" battery issue before Hamilton Belgian GP clash

Why F1 drivers are being beaten by their own power units

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F1 Formula 1
Belgian GP
Why F1 drivers are being beaten by their own power units

Mercedes working to resolve “serious issue” behind Russell’s deficit to Antonelli

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F1 Formula 1
Belgian GP
Mercedes working to resolve “serious issue” behind Russell’s deficit to Antonelli

‘Like being asked to draw the Mona Lisa’ – Russell explains how he is struggling to match Antonelli

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F1 Formula 1
Belgian GP
‘Like being asked to draw the Mona Lisa’ – Russell explains how he is struggling to match Antonelli

Whether the bad luck between Russell and Antonelli has evened out in F1 title fight

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F1 Formula 1
British GP
Whether the bad luck between Russell and Antonelli has evened out in F1 title fight

Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP

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F1 Formula 1
British GP
Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP

Russell and Hamilton contract renewals reveal the Verstappen-McLaren rumours to be nonsense

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F1 Formula 1
British GP
Russell and Hamilton contract renewals reveal the Verstappen-McLaren rumours to be nonsense

Why this looks like Russell’s best chance yet at the British GP

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F1 Formula 1
British GP
Why this looks like Russell’s best chance yet at the British GP

Wolff: Verstappen factor behind Red Bull's Austrian GP fight against Mercedes

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F1 Formula 1
Austrian GP
Wolff: Verstappen factor behind Red Bull's Austrian GP fight against Mercedes

Russell claimed a much-needed win in Austria, but could Verstappen - or Antonelli - have won?

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F1 Formula 1
Austrian GP
Russell claimed a much-needed win in Austria, but could Verstappen - or Antonelli - have won?

Why Antonelli aborted his fastest lap in Austrian GP qualifying

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F1 Formula 1
Austrian GP
Why Antonelli aborted his fastest lap in Austrian GP qualifying

Verstappen questions "crazy" delay in double yellow flags as the FIA responds

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F1 Formula 1
Austrian GP
Verstappen questions "crazy" delay in double yellow flags as the FIA responds

Russell explains meaning behind Wolff's "just drive" radio message in Austrian GP qualifying

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F1 Formula 1
Austrian GP
Russell explains meaning behind Wolff's "just drive" radio message in Austrian GP qualifying

The difficult questions Mercedes has to answer

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F1 Formula 1
Austrian GP
The difficult questions Mercedes has to answer

Mercedes delivers F1 engine fixes in Austria after Antonelli’s Barcelona GP retirement

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F1 Formula 1
Austrian GP
Mercedes delivers F1 engine fixes in Austria after Antonelli’s Barcelona GP retirement

Mercedes shoots down favouritism speculation between Russell and Antonelli

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F1 Formula 1
Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Mercedes shoots down favouritism speculation between Russell and Antonelli

Mercedes explains why it won't challenge Russell's Monaco GP penalties

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F1 Formula 1
Monaco GP
Mercedes explains why it won't challenge Russell's Monaco GP penalties

Mercedes withdraws Russell Monaco GP penalty review request

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F1 Formula 1
Monaco GP
Mercedes withdraws Russell Monaco GP penalty review request

Will Mercedes stop its drivers fighting now with Hamilton chasing?

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F1 Formula 1
Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Will Mercedes stop its drivers fighting now with Hamilton chasing?

Is there a 'fair' way to undo the Monaco penalties madness?

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F1 Formula 1
Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Is there a 'fair' way to undo the Monaco penalties madness?

Mercedes seeks right of review over Russell’s Monaco GP penalty

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F1 Formula 1
Monaco GP
Mercedes seeks right of review over Russell’s Monaco GP penalty

How “reset” Russell fended off “recalibrated” Hamilton for Barcelona GP pole

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F1 Formula 1
Barcelona-Catalunya GP
How “reset” Russell fended off “recalibrated” Hamilton for Barcelona GP pole

How Russell ended up the biggest victim of the Monaco pitlane saga

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F1 Formula 1
Monaco GP
How Russell ended up the biggest victim of the Monaco pitlane saga

Mercedes weighs up legal options over Gasly Monaco F1 penalty precedent

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F1 Formula 1
Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Mercedes weighs up legal options over Gasly Monaco F1 penalty precedent

How Russell aims to save his spiralling 2026 F1 season

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F1 Formula 1
Barcelona-Catalunya GP
How Russell aims to save his spiralling 2026 F1 season

Why “underdog” Antonelli feels he has “nothing to lose” in response to Russell’s mind games

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F1 Formula 1
Monaco GP
Why “underdog” Antonelli feels he has “nothing to lose” in response to Russell’s mind games