George Russell
Born: February 15, 1998 (age 26)
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: King's Lynn, England
Nationality: 
British
BritishTeam: Mercedes
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Perez future still hanging in balance post-Hungary
Sergio Perez's ongoing career at Red Bull remains uncertain, even after his recovery in the Hungarian Grand Prix following a crash in Q1.
Jul 23, 10:37
McLaren one-two as Norris allows Piastri to win Hungarian Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri wins the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest, his first success in Formula 1, but only after Lando Norris gifted him the lead in the closing stages.
Jul 21, 16:26
Lando Norris secures pole for Hungarian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen denied again
McLaren driver Lando Norris impressively takes pole position for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Jul 20, 16:52
Alonso declined Mercedes opportunity, Wolff reveals
Fernando Alonso was "not interested" in taking over Lewis Hamilton's role at Mercedes.
Jul 12, 08:25
Schumacher commends Hamilton for overcoming F1 criticism
Lewis Hamilton has dispelled any remaining skepticism about his driving prowess by securing a victory last weekend at Silverstone, ending a nearly three-year winless run, a former F1 driver pointed out.
Jul 10, 08:20
Hamilton fends off Verstappen, Norris to record historic British Grand Prix win
Lewis Hamilton ends a two-and-a-half-year wait for another race win with victory in Sunday's British Grand Prix, his ninth triumph at Silverstone.
Jul 7, 17:08
Hamilton unwavering in decision as Ferrari backtracks
On the eve of his departure from a team securing the top qualifying spots at Silverstone, Lewis Hamilton is unwavering about his decision to join Ferrari.
Jul 7, 10:25
Historic first British lockout of front row for British Grand Prix
British drivers lock out the first three positions for the British Grand Prix, an historic first ahead of Sunday's showpiece at Silverstone.
Jul 6, 16:35
McLaren, Red Bull tensions escalate for title fight
Zak Brown has intensified the developing rivalry for the 2024 championship, focusing on titleholder Max Verstappen and McLaren's top driver, Lando Norris.
Jul 6, 09:29
Verstappen should embrace extra booing at British GP - Tost
Max Verstappen should not fear additional 'booing' this weekend at Lando Norris' home race, the British GP at Silverstone.
Jul 3, 10:10
Verstappen, Norris collide to hand Russell win at Austrian Grand Prix
George Russell wins the Austrian Grand Prix in dramatic style after Max Verstappen and Lando Norris collide during the closing laps at Spielberg.
Jun 30, 16:17
Max Verstappen eases to Austrian Sprint success, pole for Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen produces an imperious display on Saturday to win the Austrian Sprint and secure pole for Sunday's Grand Prix.
Jun 29, 16:25
Russell questions Red Bull's slowdown amid McLaren's rise
George Russell has expressed skepticism regarding the extent of Red Bull's recent loss of dominance in the last few races.
Jun 28, 09:39
Hamilton unwavering on Ferrari move despite Mercedes' gains
Lewis Hamilton is steadfast in his decision to join Ferrari next year, even as Mercedes shows signs of improvement.
Jun 25, 09:18
Max Verstappen extends Formula 1 lead with victory at Spanish Grand Prix
Max Verstappen extends his lead in the Drivers' standings with a hard-earned victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, holding off the challenge of Lando Norris.
Jun 23, 16:00
British drivers dazzle as Max Verstappen denied pole for Spanish Grand Prix
Championship leader Max Verstappen will start Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix in second place as a number of British drivers impress in qualifying.
Jun 22, 16:30
Hamilton addresses 'sabotage' claims after email leak
Lewis Hamilton has stated that he does not support any "negativity" about his upcoming exit from the Mercedes team.
Jun 21, 09:44
Marko tells Perez to prove himself in next three races
Despite securing a new contract recently, Sergio Perez's position at Red Bull remains on shaky ground.
Jun 20, 10:26
Schumacher: Russell's seat at Mercedes could be at risk
George Russell might find himself pushed out of Mercedes' Formula 1 driver lineup.
Jun 18, 07:05
F1 front wing controversy: Red Bull questions legality
"Heated discussions" have erupted within Formula 1, sparked by concerns about the compliance of specific front wing designs.
Jun 14, 09:02
'Silly season' still bubbling: Ocon, Sainz, Zhou, Doohan
The break between the Canadian and Spanish Grands Prix hasn't quieted the rampant speculation about the next round of driver shifts.
Jun 13, 10:23
Marko admits Red Bull's uncertain path to 2024 victory
The once-dominant Red Bull team finds the gap with their 2024 competitors gradually narrowing.
Jun 13, 10:20
Ferrari struggles to silence Leclerc amid Canada GP disaster
Ferrari's efforts to prevent Charles Leclerc from speaking out were not effective during a particularly disappointing weekend for the team at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Jun 10, 09:32
Marko should have made Perez decision, not Horner
Christian Horner has refuted Mercedes' allegations that the recent updates to Red Bull's racing car actually represented a "downgrade."
Jun 10, 09:29
Max Verstappen wins wet Canadian Grand Prix - how did the drivers react?
Max Verstappen extends his lead at the top of the standings with victory in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, but how did the drivers react?
Jun 9, 21:38
Hamilton still concerned over mystery quali performance drops
Lewis Hamilton has reiterated his concerns about a peculiar decline in pace during qualifying sessions this season.
Jun 9, 09:56
Perez fends off claims of mere support role for Verstappen
Sergio Perez has brushed aside suggestions that he was retained by Red Bull solely because he makes a supportive and unchallenging teammate for Max Verstappen.
Jun 9, 09:55
Sainz told he's not in Mercedes' 2025 plans
Mercedes has no position available for Carlos Sainz, according to Toto Wolff, who clearly stated that the Spaniard will not be considered to take over Lewis Hamilton's spot at Mercedes in the coming year.
Jun 9, 09:50
F1 bosses, drivers push for overhaul of new 2026 rules
Formula 1 teams and racers appear ready to lobby for modifications to the sweeping and intricate new rules set for 2026 and the following years.
Jun 8, 08:00
Mercedes confirms ongoing support for Ocon amid seat search
Mercedes has validated Esteban Ocon's assertion that he is still integral to the German automaker's Formula 1 driver development strategy.
Jun 6, 09:36
Ralf Schumacher questions Hamilton's fit for Ferrari
Ralf Schumacher has voiced skepticism over Ferrari's decision to recruit Lewis Hamilton as Carlos Sainz's successor for next year, suggesting the move might have been premature.
Jun 3, 10:07
Antonelli's F1 tests not a 'shootout' for seat, says Mercedes
Mercedes has refuted suggestions that Kimi Antonelli's recent and upcoming tests are part of a "shootout" process as they evaluate potential successors for Lewis Hamilton for 2025.
Jun 3, 10:04
No uneven playing field for Hamilton, Wolff assures
With Lewis Hamilton's comments in Monaco still sparking interest, team principal Toto Wolff explains that it's understandable for the Ferrari-bound driver to feel "sceptical" about his current situation at Mercedes.
May 30, 09:19
Mercedes board approves Antonelli for 2025 F1 debut
Starting next year, Kimi Antonelli will officially take over from the departing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, as reported by Italy's Il Corriere dello Sport.
May 29, 09:38
Calls intensify for F1 change after Monaco snoozefest
As celebrations erupted for Charles Leclerc and Ferrari, the Formula 1 community unanimously agreed that Sunday's Monaco GP was uniquely "boring."
May 27, 10:18
Home favourite Charles Leclerc ends wait for Monaco Grand Prix win
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finally ends the wait to win his home race with victory in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.
May 26, 17:36
Hamilton resigned to trailing Russell all year
Lewis Hamilton gave a wry smile and remained mum when questioned about his prediction of being consistently outshone by Mercedes teammate George Russell this season.
May 26, 09:10
Charles Leclerc takes pole in Monaco with Max Verstappen down grid
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc takes pole at his home Monaco Grand Prix with Championship leader Max Verstappen down the grid.
May 25, 17:24
Audi set to welcome Sainz amid F1 driver reshuffles
Audi, having acquired Sauber, looks to be the optimal choice for next year and beyond for the Ferrari-departing Carlos Sainz.
May 23, 09:49
F1 driver buzz: Sainz to Audi, Perez wants more from Red Bull?
The driver market frenzy in Formula 1 continues unabated in the brief period between the Imola and Monaco grands prix.
May 22, 10:19
