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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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Question of the week: Is George Russell still a title favourite?

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F1 Formula 1
Question of the week: Is George Russell still a title favourite?

Did Ferrari outsmart Mercedes on energy strategy: How Charles Leclerc secured his Japan F1 podium

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F1 Formula 1
Japanese GP
Did Ferrari outsmart Mercedes on energy strategy: How Charles Leclerc secured his Japan F1 podium

Is Antonelli now the 2026 F1 title favourite?

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Japanese GP
Is Antonelli now the 2026 F1 title favourite?

Jacques Villeneuve spots key Mercedes F1 weakness despite Kimi Antonelli’s Japanese GP win

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Japanese GP
Jacques Villeneuve spots key Mercedes F1 weakness despite Kimi Antonelli’s Japanese GP win

George Russell has a ‘steely’ side that could emerge against Kimi Antonelli, says Jolyon Palmer

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F1 Formula 1
Japanese GP
George Russell has a ‘steely’ side that could emerge against Kimi Antonelli, says Jolyon Palmer

George Russell frustrated by bad luck after losing F1 championship lead

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F1 Formula 1
Japanese GP
George Russell frustrated by bad luck after losing F1 championship lead

Toto Wolff explains George Russell's costly Mercedes issue after Japanese Grand Prix

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Japanese GP
Toto Wolff explains George Russell's costly Mercedes issue after Japanese Grand Prix

George Russell echoes Carlos Sainz gesture with heartwarming fan tribute at Japanese GP

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Japanese GP
George Russell echoes Carlos Sainz gesture with heartwarming fan tribute at Japanese GP

George Russell urged to "reassert himself" at Mercedes amid Kimi Antonelli threat

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Japanese GP
George Russell urged to "reassert himself" at Mercedes amid Kimi Antonelli threat

Jenson Button explains why George Russell can handle Kimi Antonelli threat at Mercedes

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Japanese GP
Jenson Button explains why George Russell can handle Kimi Antonelli threat at Mercedes

Karun Chandhok impressed by Kimi Antonelli: "Had the upper hand" over George Russell all weekend

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Japanese GP
Karun Chandhok impressed by Kimi Antonelli: "Had the upper hand" over George Russell all weekend

Toto Wolff admits George Russell faces Japanese GP challenge after Mercedes tweak backfires

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F1 Formula 1
Japanese GP
Toto Wolff admits George Russell faces Japanese GP challenge after Mercedes tweak backfires

George Russell recreates iconic "Tokyo Drift" scene in Mercedes Japanese GP shoot

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F1 Formula 1
Japanese GP
George Russell recreates iconic "Tokyo Drift" scene in Mercedes Japanese GP shoot

Controversy hits Mercedes’ alleged two-phase front wing actuators

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F1 Formula 1
Japanese GP
Controversy hits Mercedes’ alleged two-phase front wing actuators

George Russell facing new Mercedes threat as David Coulthard issues Kimi Antonelli verdict

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F1 Formula 1
Chinese GP
George Russell facing new Mercedes threat as David Coulthard issues Kimi Antonelli verdict

Question of the week: Can anything or anyone stop Mercedes from winning both F1 titles in 2026?

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F1 Formula 1
Chinese GP
Question of the week: Can anything or anyone stop Mercedes from winning both F1 titles in 2026?

Jacques Villeneuve argues that Mercedes’ 2026 F1 dominance is nothing like 2014

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F1 Formula 1
Chinese GP
Jacques Villeneuve argues that Mercedes’ 2026 F1 dominance is nothing like 2014

George Russell reveals bizarre reason for black eye ahead of Chinese Grand Prix

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F1 Formula 1
Chinese GP
George Russell reveals bizarre reason for black eye ahead of Chinese Grand Prix

How Antonelli became F1's youngest-ever polesitter

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Chinese GP
How Antonelli became F1's youngest-ever polesitter

George Russell: Even "diehard" F1 fans are starting to enjoy 2026 rules

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Chinese GP
George Russell: Even "diehard" F1 fans are starting to enjoy 2026 rules

Mystery problem nearly ruined George Russell's F1 qualifying at Chinese GP

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Chinese GP
Mystery problem nearly ruined George Russell's F1 qualifying at Chinese GP

George Russell explains eye-catching Chinese Grand Prix helmet design

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Chinese GP
George Russell explains eye-catching Chinese Grand Prix helmet design

Peace in our time: Why Mercedes is playing down rift with F1 engine customers

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Chinese GP
Peace in our time: Why Mercedes is playing down rift with F1 engine customers

Did George Russell jump start in F1's Australian GP? Here’s what the FIA rules say

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F1 Formula 1
Australian GP
Did George Russell jump start in F1's Australian GP? Here’s what the FIA rules say

Why now isn't the right time to panic over "artificial" 2026 F1 racing

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Australian GP
Why now isn't the right time to panic over "artificial" 2026 F1 racing

Who slept best last night: Toto Wolff

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Australian GP
Who slept best last night: Toto Wolff

Mercedes drew first blood in F1 2026 - but did Ferrari miss a prime opportunity?

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Australian GP
Mercedes drew first blood in F1 2026 - but did Ferrari miss a prime opportunity?

Ralf Schumacher: Mercedes still has “room for improvement” after strong Australian GP 1-2

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Australian GP
Ralf Schumacher: Mercedes still has “room for improvement” after strong Australian GP 1-2

Five quick takeaways from F1’s first race of the new era in Melbourne

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Australian GP
Five quick takeaways from F1’s first race of the new era in Melbourne

Mercedes F1 dominance splits drivers as Charles Leclerc shocked and Max Verstappen ‘not surprised’

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Australian GP
Mercedes F1 dominance splits drivers as Charles Leclerc shocked and Max Verstappen ‘not surprised’

Toto Wolff celebrates F1’s move away from “messy” ground-effect cars after Mercedes front-row lockout

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Australian GP
Toto Wolff celebrates F1’s move away from “messy” ground-effect cars after Mercedes front-row lockout

Jenson Button delivers verdict on George Russell's F1 title chances, warns of mental challenge

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Australian GP
Jenson Button delivers verdict on George Russell's F1 title chances, warns of mental challenge

Long-run shock in Australia: George Russell and Mercedes tear the competition apart

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Australian GP
Long-run shock in Australia: George Russell and Mercedes tear the competition apart

George Russell gets warning, reprimand for driving violations at F1 Australian GP

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Australian GP
George Russell gets warning, reprimand for driving violations at F1 Australian GP

Why Mercedes is so confident about overtaking in Australian GP when rivals aren't

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Australian GP
Why Mercedes is so confident about overtaking in Australian GP when rivals aren't

F1 drivers place trust in the championship and FIA amid Iran-US conflict

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Australian GP
F1 drivers place trust in the championship and FIA amid Iran-US conflict

George Russell warns even the “straightforward” parts of F1 are complicated under new regs

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Australian GP
George Russell warns even the “straightforward” parts of F1 are complicated under new regs

Martin Brundle: George Russell has what it takes to handle 2026 F1 title pressure

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Bahrain Pre-Season 2
Martin Brundle: George Russell has what it takes to handle 2026 F1 title pressure

George Russell's road to F1 2026: In pictures

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George Russell's road to F1 2026: In pictures

We rate the F1 2026 title contenders - George Russell

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We rate the F1 2026 title contenders - George Russell

David Croft: George Russell "looks at home" but under personal pressure ahead of 2026 title chance

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Bahrain Pre-Season 2
David Croft: George Russell "looks at home" but under personal pressure ahead of 2026 title chance

Red Bull still holds best energy deployment in F1 - George Russell

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Bahrain Pre-Season 2
Red Bull still holds best energy deployment in F1 - George Russell

George Russell says F1 2026 practice starts were his worst ever

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Bahrain Pre-Season 2
George Russell says F1 2026 practice starts were his worst ever

Sebastian Vettel reveals "gut feeling" prediction for 2026 drivers' champion

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Bahrain Pre-Season 2
Sebastian Vettel reveals "gut feeling" prediction for 2026 drivers' champion

F1’s new era starts now: 9 storylines we want to see unfold in 2026

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F1’s new era starts now: 9 storylines we want to see unfold in 2026

Can Mercedes offer Russell a shot at the 2026 F1 title?

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Can Mercedes offer Russell a shot at the 2026 F1 title?

George Russell: Bahrain F1 test a "reality check" for Mercedes as Red Bull ahead

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Bahrain Pre-Season 1
George Russell: Bahrain F1 test a "reality check" for Mercedes as Red Bull ahead

George Russell: Drivers should give F1 2026 rules a chance

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Bahrain Pre-Season 1
George Russell: Drivers should give F1 2026 rules a chance

Lando Norris responds to bookmakers as George Russell becomes 2026 favourite

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Williams launch
Lando Norris responds to bookmakers as George Russell becomes 2026 favourite

Why closing speeds are no longer a big worry with 2026 F1 rules

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Why closing speeds are no longer a big worry with 2026 F1 rules

George Russell launches two signature blue IWC Pilot’s watches ahead of 2026 F1 season

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Williams launch
George Russell launches two signature blue IWC Pilot’s watches ahead of 2026 F1 season

George Russell warns of Max Verstappen F1 title threat despite new Red Bull engine

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Mercedes launch
George Russell warns of Max Verstappen F1 title threat despite new Red Bull engine

George Russell: Mercedes 2026 car isn't a "turd", but too early for F1 title talk

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Mercedes launch
George Russell: Mercedes 2026 car isn't a "turd", but too early for F1 title talk

Martin Brundle identifies which team has "hit the sweet spot" after private F1 testing

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Barcelona-Catalunya Pre-Season Testing
Martin Brundle identifies which team has "hit the sweet spot" after private F1 testing

Mercedes 2026 F1 launch event: Watch here live, what you need to know

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Barcelona-Catalunya Pre-Season Testing
Mercedes 2026 F1 launch event: Watch here live, what you need to know

The challenges facing Mercedes ahead of F1 2026

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Barcelona-Catalunya Pre-Season Testing
The challenges facing Mercedes ahead of F1 2026

Mercedes impresses in Barcelona F1 shakedown with first race sim

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Barcelona-Catalunya Pre-Season Testing
Mercedes impresses in Barcelona F1 shakedown with first race sim

Why Karun Chandhok believes George Russell can win the 2026 F1 drivers' title

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Barcelona-Catalunya Pre-Season Testing
Why Karun Chandhok believes George Russell can win the 2026 F1 drivers' title

George Russell impressed by Red Bull and Haas: "It's not quite how it was in 2014!"

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Barcelona-Catalunya Pre-Season Testing
George Russell impressed by Red Bull and Haas: "It's not quite how it was in 2014!"

George Russell reveals wild but unsuccessful Mercedes F1 contract request

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Racing Bulls launch
George Russell reveals wild but unsuccessful Mercedes F1 contract request