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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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How Russell showed he can lead a Mercedes F1 title charge with Vegas victory

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Las Vegas GP
How Russell showed he can lead a Mercedes F1 title charge with Vegas victory

F1 Las Vegas GP: Verstappen secures fourth title as Russell dominates race

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F1 Las Vegas GP: Verstappen secures fourth title as Russell dominates race

Autosport podcast: Las Vegas GP qualifying analysis

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Autosport podcast: Las Vegas GP qualifying analysis

The 45-minute nap that powered Russell to pole for F1's Las Vegas GP

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Las Vegas GP
The 45-minute nap that powered Russell to pole for F1's Las Vegas GP

F1 drivers impressed by swift action from new FIA race director

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Las Vegas GP
F1 drivers impressed by swift action from new FIA race director

Mercedes “scratching their heads” after setting pace for Las Vegas GP

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Mercedes “scratching their heads” after setting pace for Las Vegas GP

Frustrated Russell wanted to ignore Mercedes pit call in Brazilian GP

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Brazilian GP
Frustrated Russell wanted to ignore Mercedes pit call in Brazilian GP

Mercedes car the “most inconsistent” the team has ever had, says Russell

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Brazilian GP
Mercedes car the “most inconsistent” the team has ever had, says Russell

Russell happy for 2024 sacrifices after "unnecessary" crashes

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Mexican GP
Russell happy for 2024 sacrifices after "unnecessary" crashes

Russell released from medical centre after heavy FP2 crash

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F1 Formula 1
Mexican GP
Russell released from medical centre after heavy FP2 crash

Hamilton elects to stick with Austin upgrade despite US GP troubles

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F1 Formula 1
Mexican GP
Hamilton elects to stick with Austin upgrade despite US GP troubles

Russell to take pitlane start in US GP after qualifying crash

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United States GP
Russell to take pitlane start in US GP after qualifying crash

Hamilton offers to sacrifice upgrades to help Russell in US GP

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United States GP
Hamilton offers to sacrifice upgrades to help Russell in US GP

How a 3mph difference squeaked Verstappen ahead of Russell for sprint pole

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United States GP
How a 3mph difference squeaked Verstappen ahead of Russell for sprint pole

Russell hopes for GPDA talks with FIA in Mexico over "silly" F1 swearing fiasco

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United States GP
Russell hopes for GPDA talks with FIA in Mexico over "silly" F1 swearing fiasco

Mercedes has uncovered car changes needed for F1 2025

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Mercedes has uncovered car changes needed for F1 2025

The Russell traits that will ease his adaption to becoming Mercedes team leader

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The Russell traits that will ease his adaption to becoming Mercedes team leader

Mercedes "read race wrong" with Hamilton Singapore F1 strategy

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Singapore GP
Mercedes "read race wrong" with Hamilton Singapore F1 strategy

Why is F1 off for almost a month after the Singapore Grand Prix?

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Why is F1 off for almost a month after the Singapore Grand Prix?

Wolff: Horner "stirring s*** up" over hiring Russell for 2026

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Singapore GP
Wolff: Horner "stirring s*** up" over hiring Russell for 2026

Hamilton, Russell suffer overheating in Singapore GP, miss media duties

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F1 Formula 1
Singapore GP
Hamilton, Russell suffer overheating in Singapore GP, miss media duties

Russell credits Mercedes transformation after “worst” Friday practice

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Singapore GP
Russell credits Mercedes transformation after “worst” Friday practice

Russell: Azerbaijan Friday 'not Mercedes' finest' after engine problems

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Azerbaijan GP
Russell: Azerbaijan Friday 'not Mercedes' finest' after engine problems

Russell: Perez defence at the "very limit" after avoiding airborne crash

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Italian GP
Russell: Perez defence at the "very limit" after avoiding airborne crash

Two Mercedes collisions behind Verstappen’s Hamilton penalty call in Italian GP

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Italian GP
Two Mercedes collisions behind Verstappen’s Hamilton penalty call in Italian GP

Russell: Antonelli's FP1 crash "put me on the back foot" for Monza qualifying

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Italian GP
Russell: Antonelli's FP1 crash "put me on the back foot" for Monza qualifying

Russell backs F1 rookie sprint race idea, Verstappen unconvinced

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Italian GP
Russell backs F1 rookie sprint race idea, Verstappen unconvinced

Russell baffled after "dropping like a stone” in Dutch GP

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Dutch GP
Russell baffled after "dropping like a stone” in Dutch GP

Russell: Gap to Dutch GP pole "all down to tyres"

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Dutch GP
Russell: Gap to Dutch GP pole "all down to tyres"

What Russell is showing with Spa disqualification reaction

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Dutch GP
What Russell is showing with Spa disqualification reaction

Russell knew he was "light" on driver weight before Spa F1 disqualification

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Dutch GP
Russell knew he was "light" on driver weight before Spa F1 disqualification

Mercedes concludes triple whammy caused Russell’s Spa F1 DSQ

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Belgian GP
Mercedes concludes triple whammy caused Russell’s Spa F1 DSQ

Mercedes set to hand Antonelli FP1 rookie outing at F1 Italian GP

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Mercedes set to hand Antonelli FP1 rookie outing at F1 Italian GP

Mercedes: Plank and tyre wear, plus driver weight, likely trigger of Russell's F1 Belgium DSQ

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Mercedes: Plank and tyre wear, plus driver weight, likely trigger of Russell's F1 Belgium DSQ

How Russell 'gut feeling' Belgian GP strategy led to post-race heartache

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How Russell 'gut feeling' Belgian GP strategy led to post-race heartache

Were Russell’s worn tyres the cause of his Spa F1 disqualification?

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Belgian GP
Were Russell’s worn tyres the cause of his Spa F1 disqualification?

Wolff: No excuses for "mistake" that got Russell disqualified from Belgian GP

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Belgian GP
Wolff: No excuses for "mistake" that got Russell disqualified from Belgian GP

Explained: The F1 car weight rule that cost Russell Belgian GP victory

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Belgian GP
Explained: The F1 car weight rule that cost Russell Belgian GP victory

Russell disqualified from Belgian GP, Hamilton takes 105th F1 win

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Russell disqualified from Belgian GP, Hamilton takes 105th F1 win

Belgian GP winner Russell faces disqualification as car found underweight

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Belgian GP winner Russell faces disqualification as car found underweight

The factors enabling Russell’s shock Belgian GP winning strategy

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The factors enabling Russell’s shock Belgian GP winning strategy

Russell: Mercedes updates not behind Belgian GP difficulties

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Russell: Mercedes updates not behind Belgian GP difficulties

Mercedes losing nearly a full second on Spa straights

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Belgian GP
Mercedes losing nearly a full second on Spa straights

Wolff says "everybody" at Mercedes F1 to blame for "total underperformance"

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Hungarian GP
Wolff says "everybody" at Mercedes F1 to blame for "total underperformance"

"Angry" Russell warns Mercedes can't afford mistakes after Hungary Q1 "disaster"

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Hungarian GP
"Angry" Russell warns Mercedes can't afford mistakes after Hungary Q1 "disaster"

Ben Hunt: How Russell is stepping out of Hamilton's shadow

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British GP
Ben Hunt: How Russell is stepping out of Hamilton's shadow

Russell felt on "verge of getting knocked out" before British GP pole

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British GP
Russell felt on "verge of getting knocked out" before British GP pole

How confidence-inducing Mercedes F1 car raises Russell's Silverstone hopes

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British GP
How confidence-inducing Mercedes F1 car raises Russell's Silverstone hopes

Russell hits back at ‘mistakes under pressure’ F1 critics

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Russell hits back at ‘mistakes under pressure’ F1 critics

Wolff says Austrian GP radio message to Russell "dumbest" thing he's done in F1

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Austrian GP
Wolff says Austrian GP radio message to Russell "dumbest" thing he's done in F1

Russell "almost crashed" with Wolff's F1 Austrian GP radio call to arms

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Austrian GP
Russell "almost crashed" with Wolff's F1 Austrian GP radio call to arms

Hamilton laments “pretty disastrous” Austria F1 sprint qualifying effort

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Austrian GP
Hamilton laments “pretty disastrous” Austria F1 sprint qualifying effort

Russell inspired by 2011 Alonso start to swoop into F1 Spanish GP lead

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Spanish GP
Russell inspired by 2011 Alonso start to swoop into F1 Spanish GP lead

Russell: Mercedes "the most confident we have been" in three F1 seasons

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Spanish GP
Russell: Mercedes "the most confident we have been" in three F1 seasons

Russell explains F1 Spanish GP qualifying mix-up with Hamilton

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Russell explains F1 Spanish GP qualifying mix-up with Hamilton

Piastri surprised “on a mission” Mercedes was so quick in Canada

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Piastri surprised “on a mission” Mercedes was so quick in Canada

2024 F1 Canadian GP results: Verstappen wins wild wet/dry race

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Canadian GP
2024 F1 Canadian GP results: Verstappen wins wild wet/dry race

The F1 rule that gave Russell Canadian GP pole despite Verstappen tie

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The F1 rule that gave Russell Canadian GP pole despite Verstappen tie

How Hamilton's data helped Russell snatch Canada F1 pole

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How Hamilton's data helped Russell snatch Canada F1 pole

2024 F1 Canadian GP qualifying results: George Russell takes pole

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2024 F1 Canadian GP qualifying results: George Russell takes pole