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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F1 tensions rise as teams jostle for 2025 driver lineups
The 2025 F1 'silly season' is quickly reaching a critical point. Christian Horner has openly criticized Toto Wolff's escalating efforts to lure Max Verstappen from Red Bull for the 2025 season and beyond.
Apr 22, 10:26
Hamilton's exit will spark renewal for Mercedes - boss
Like Ferrari and McLaren, Mercedes is gearing up for significant car improvements for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix.
Apr 22, 10:23
Max Verstappen wins Chinese Grand Prix: How did the drivers, teams react?
Max Verstappen secured another victory at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, but how did the Dutchman, his rivals and their teams react?
Apr 21, 18:58
Nico Rosberg questions Hamilton's excuses
Lewis Hamilton's ex-Mercedes teammate has harshly criticized the seven-time world champion for continually making excuses regarding his struggles in 2024.
Apr 21, 07:46
Max Verstappen achieves Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, qualifying double, mixed fortunes for Lewis Hamilton
Red Bull's Max Verstappen comes out on top in both the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race and qualifying for Sunday's main race.
Apr 20, 10:31
Surprise names on front row for Chinese Grand Prix sprint race
The Chinese Grand Prix sprint race will feature two surprise names on the front row with Max Verstappen only qualifying in fourth position.
Apr 19, 09:57
Marko puzzled by Mercedes' extended F1 crisis
Dr. Helmut Marko confesses his astonishment that Mercedes has yet to conquer the ground effect regulations introduced in 2022, despite three years of attempts.
Apr 19, 09:07
Mercedes 'desperate' amid performance 'catastrophe'
Frederic Vasseur sounded impatient when asked if he's made a mistake by choosing Lewis Hamilton over the on-form Carlos Sainz for 2025 and beyond.
Apr 10, 08:29
Max Verstappen back on top at Japanese Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen returns to the winners' circle with victory in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.
Apr 7, 09:18
No F1 return with Mercedes for Vettel - source
Sebastian Vettel will not be launching a return to Formula 1 with Mercedes.
Apr 7, 05:51
Vasseur not worried 'at all' about Leclerc slump
Frederic Vasseur insists he's not worried "at all" about Charles Leclerc's currently flagging form.
Apr 7, 05:50
Max Verstappen secures pole for Japanese Grand Prix
Max Verstappen secures pole position for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez.
Apr 6, 08:04
Alonso faces tense pre-race meeting with peers at Suzuka
At the official drivers' briefing at Suzuka, a number of Fernando Alonso's competitors are orchestrating an uncomfortable situation for the double world champion.
Apr 5, 07:36
Wolff and Hamilton: Awkward discussion looms over 2025 plans
Lewis Hamilton is gearing up for what promises to be an uncomfortable "conversation" with his current Formula 1 leader, Toto Wolff. The illustrious seven-time world champion is setting his sights on departing Mercedes by year-end, yet Hamilton is already keen to initiate talks about his 2025 stint with his next team, Ferrari. "At some stage I will have to start the conversation with Toto," the 39-year-old acknowledged at Suzuka, revealing, "I've never been in this position at this time of the year. So I'm not quite sure how to navigate it but right now I want to finish on a high here so all my energy is going into this. Of course, there's excitement for the future."
Apr 5, 07:29
Toto Wolff reverses decision to miss Japan GP
Toto Wolff has reversed his decision to bypass the upcoming Japanese GP.
Apr 3, 08:42
Wolff cancels plans to sit out Japanese GP
Toto Wolff has cancelled his plans to skip this weekend's Japanese GP.
Apr 3, 08:09
Spanish FIA official slams Alonso 'brake test' penalty
A prominent Spanish motor racing official has vocally criticized the contentious penalty assigned to Fernando Alonso after the Melbourne Grand Prix. The penalty came after some speculated that George Russell experienced his severe crash in the event's final moments due to being 'brake-tested' by Alonso, a move considered highly perilous and occasionally deadly.
Mar 27, 08:16
Max successor?: Fresh rumours over Alonso's Red Bull switch
In the latest buzz amongst Formula 1 insiders, "completely new rumours" involving Fernando Alonso and Red Bull are making the rounds, as per insights from ex-F1 competitor Ralf Schumacher.
Mar 26, 08:43
Critics and FIA slam Alonso for dangerous driving
Fernando Alonso's aggressive manoeuvre during the final stages of the Australian GP has sparked significant controversy. Critics, including seasoned commentators and the FIA itself, believe Alonso's action of "using his elbows" exceeded acceptable limits.
Mar 25, 08:09
Wolff confronts rumours over his F1 future amid Mercedes struggle
Toto Wolff, the team principal and part-owner of Mercedes, acknowledges that media inquiries regarding his continuity in Formula 1 are justified as the team's prior dominance seems increasingly distant.
Mar 25, 08:07
Hamilton's patience wears thin with Mercedes troubles
Lewis Hamilton has reached the limits of his patience with Mercedes, as stated by ex-Red Bull racer Robert Doornbos.
Mar 24, 13:06
Carlos Sainz Jr wins Australian Grand Prix after early Max Verstappen retirement
Carlos Sainz Jr wins the Australian Grand Prix - just 16 days after appendix surgery - after Max Verstappen suffers an early retirement in his Red Bull.
Mar 24, 08:06
Max Verstappen edges out Carlos Sainz Jr for Australian Grand Prix pole
Max Verstappen again qualifies on pole for the Australian Grand Prix, sealing first place on the grid for the third time this season.
Mar 23, 09:17
Wolff keeping close eye on future star Antonelli
Kimi Antonelli, who at 17 cannot yet even test a Formula 1 car, is nonetheless a top favourite to replace the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next year.
Mar 15, 07:14
Max Verstappen seals comfortable win in Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
Max Verstappen eases to victory in Saturday's Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, while 18-year-old British driver Oliver Bearman comes home seventh in the Ferrari.
Mar 9, 18:25
Mercedes 'bouncing' is back for third consecutive season
For the third consecutive season, Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes has still failed to eliminate the "bouncing" of its Formula 1 cars amid the new ground-effect era.
Mar 9, 05:37
Max Verstappen claims pole for Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
Defending world champion Max Verstappen cruises to pole for Saturday's Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.
Mar 8, 18:06
'Not exciting' F1 has triggered wave of scandals - Alonso
Leading Formula 1 figures are watching on in horror as their sport becomes engulfed in scandal upon scandal.
Mar 7, 07:30
Max Verstappen coasts to win in Bahrain Grand Prix
Defending champion Max Verstappen coasts to victory in Saturday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
Mar 2, 16:36
Verstappen rivals all 'racing for second' in Bahrain
George Russell admits the entire Formula 1 field, except for Max Verstappen, will be "racing for second" as the 2024 season begins in Bahrain on Saturday.
Mar 2, 07:09
Max Verstappen starts season with pole for Bahrain Grand Prix
Defending champion Max Verstappen to start Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix on pole position.
Mar 1, 17:03
'Something else' behind Hamilton-Wolff split - Kovalainen
Yet another well-known F1 name has questioned why Lewis Hamilton triggered an exit clause to get out of Mercedes at the end of 2024 in order to move to Ferrari.
Feb 29, 07:46
Alonso's wild claim about Red Bull dominance 'realistic'
Dr Helmut Marko had to smile in Bahrain when asked about Fernando Alonso's prediction of another sure-fire title for Max Verstappen this year.
Feb 29, 07:42
Hamilton visited Maranello 'more than once' - Ferrari
The jury is out as to whether Lewis Hamilton has ever visited Ferrari's Maranello headquarters or not.
Feb 27, 08:47
Russell defends F1's Netflix 'fakery'
George Russell has leapt to the defence of the official Formula 1 Netflix series Drive To Survive, as the newly-released season 6 continues to divide opinions.
Feb 27, 08:44
'More talk' about 2025 than 2024 season - De la Rosa
The 2024 season has not even begun, and yet one of the biggest talking points in Formula 1 at present is 2025.
Feb 27, 08:42
Vettel eyeing Hamilton's Mercedes seat - Schumacher
Sebastian Vettel really might be contemplating a sensational return to Formula 1, according to fellow German Ralf Schumacher.
Feb 26, 07:38
Brother plays down talk of Vettel's F1 comeback
Sebastian Vettel's brother has played down suggestions the retired quadruple world champion might be eyeing a return to Formula 1.
Feb 23, 07:17
Rivals back Alonso over 'ridiculous' F1 test rules
Two more Formula 1 drivers have backed Fernando Alonso's claim that a mere three days of pre-season testing with a single car per two-driver team is "ridiculous".
Feb 23, 07:14
Wolff to decide Hamilton successor 'around May'
Toto Wolff had to put a brave face on the fact that Red Bull appears to have pulled off making the scrapped Mercedes-like car concept of 2022-2023 work.
Feb 22, 07:03
