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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…

Oct 2

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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…

Oct 2

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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…

Sep 30

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Max Verstappen was "nightmare fuel" for George Russell in Baku, says Alex Brundle

George Russell managed to fend off a charging Max Verstappen during the final laps of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to secure a narrow victory by a margin of just 0.1 seconds. According to analyst Alex…

Sep 28

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George Russell Baku F1 win sparks "cracked the code" theory

Following a commanding performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, George Russell captured both pole position and the race victory. Formula 1 analyst James Hinchcliffe suggested the British driver…

Sep 28

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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…

Sep 28

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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…

Sep 27

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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…

Sep 27

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

Max Verstappen nearly captured his initial win of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign at the Baku City Circuit, finishing a mere 0.196 seconds behind George Russell after a dramatic conclusion. Prior to the…

Sep 26

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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…

Sep 26

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George Russell's "biggest threat" in Azerbaijan GP: Max Verstappen or Kimi Antonelli?

Securing the top spot in qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, George Russell pointed to Max Verstappen as his primary hazard for the upcoming race. Meanwhile, Russell also made a humorous remark…

Sep 25

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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…

Sep 25

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F1 Azerbaijan GP: Max Verstappen leads George Russell and Lewis Hamilton in final practice

Max Verstappen surprised the paddock by setting the fastest lap during the final practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, edging out George Russell and Lewis Hamilton on the demanding Baku…

Sep 25

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George Russell leads ominous Mercedes 1-2 in F1 Azerbaijan FP2

Mercedes established a commanding pace during Thursday practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, locking out the top two positions on the timesheets. George Russell set the benchmark by topping the…

Sep 24

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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…

Sep 24

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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.…

Sep 23

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Lando Norris predicted to overtake George Russell in 2026 F1 standings

Formula 1 analyst Guenther Steiner anticipates that Lando Norris will ultimately surpass George Russell to secure the runner-up position in the 2026 drivers' championship standings. At this stage in…

Sep 20

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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…

Sep 19

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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…

Sep 16