George Russell is preparing for his third season in Formula 1 - we reveal why 2021 is a year that will define his Mercedes and F1 future. read more »

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George Russell's shoe size meant he, according to Robert Doornbos, wasn't an option for Mercedes who had to do a deal with Lewis Hamilton. read more »
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Sir Lewis Hamilton should have signed with Mercedes four months ago at whatever the going price was at the time, then he would not be worried about losing his race seat to... read more »
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Toto Wolff has described the time George Russell convinced him he was a Mercedes driver of the future - when he walked into his office aged 15. read more »
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George Russell believes it is a case of 'keep calm and carry on' with the way his career is developing as he aims to secure a permanent seat at Mercedes. read more »
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Mark Webber believes George Russell’s call-up to replace Lewis Hamilton for the Sakhir Grand Prix couldn’t have come at a worse time for the seven-time Formula 1 World... read more »
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Damon Hill ranked George Russell’s outing with Mercedes as his top memory of the 2020 Formula 1 season, in what he described as a “star is born” moment. Russell was drafted in... read more »
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The FIA have moved to update the rules surrounding tyre usage after George Russell's unprecedented incident at the Sakhir GP. read more »
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Mercedes has pinpointed a misbehaving sensor as the reason for George Russell experiencing power drop-outs at the Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »
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William's head of vehicle performance has admitted that the team missed George Russell's guidance at the Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »
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From lapping at the very back of the grid to fighting for a race win, Carlos Sainz reckons George Russell's pace at the Sakhir GP shows that "F1 is missing" out on. read more »
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Jack Aitken is "gutted" that his error triggered George Russell's wretched luck at the Sakhir GP, but doesn't feel responsible. read more »
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Robbed of a first F1 victory by a "colossal f*** up" from Mercedes, Toto Wolff is adamant Sunday's Sakhir GP won't be George Russell last opportunity to win... read more »
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Mercedes "impressed but not surprised" by George Russell's read more »
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Toto Wolff says George Russell's Sakhir outing it will have "no influence" on contract talks with Lewis Hamilton. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has expressed the "great motivation" he has been given from having George Russell as his team-mate for the Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »
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George Russell admits that his plans for running the softs on low-fuel in Bahrain were ruined by Alex Albon's crash, and the dog. read more »
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Your reaction to press conference quotes made by George Russell and Valtteri Bottas, plus more on Fernando Alonso's imminent return. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says he reached out to George Russell after his Imola mistake because he believes the Williams driver will learn, will grow and one day fight for a World title. read more »
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Jolyon Palmer discusses the importance of tire temperature after George Russell’s gut-wrenching DNF in Imola comparing it to similar incidents with Valtteri Bottas, Romain... read more »
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George Russell's performance coach is self-isolating after displaying mild respiratory symptoms ahead of this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Williams stressed... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has reiterated that George Russell is "a star of the future" but says it is up to Williams whether he stays on for the 2021 Formula 1 season.... read more »
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George Russell maintained his 100% head-to-head F1 qualifying record against Williams team-mates despite a scary moment at Mugello. read more »
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George Russell endured a race to forget at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix - and like many of his rivals, revealed tyre wear had been the problem. read more »
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George Russell has revealed how one phone call in 2016 whilst he was in the bath at his parents house started his career with Mercedes. read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
6th of April 2025
- 4D
- 18H
- 38M
- 24S
Pos | Driver | Points |
---|---|---|
1 | Lando Norris | 44 |
2 | Max Verstappen | 36 |
3 | George Russell | 35 |
4 | Oscar Piastri | 34 |
5 | Kimi Antonelli | 22 |
6 | Alexander Albon | 16 |
7 | Esteban Ocon | 10 |
8 | Lance Stroll | 10 |
9 | Lewis Hamilton | 9 |
10 | Charles Leclerc | 8 |
Pos | Team | Points |
---|---|---|
1 | McLaren Mercedes | 78 |
2 | Mercedes | 57 |
3 | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 36 |
4 | Williams Mercedes | 17 |
5 | Ferrari | 17 |
6 | Haas Ferrari | 14 |
7 | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 10 |
8 | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 6 |
9 | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 3 |
10 | Alpine Renault | 0 |