George Russell has downplayed his sweep of Friday's Formula 1 practice sessions for the Sakhir Grand Prix, saying the laptimes are "a little bit deceiving".
George Russell set the fastest time on the opening day of Sakhir Grand Prix practice at Bahrain International Circuit on Friday for Mercedes, on his race weekend debut with the team.
George Russell topped FP2 for Formula 1's Sakhir Grand Prix, while his Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas had a succession of flying lap efforts deleted for track limits abuse.
Christian Horner says that Alex Albon's only options for 2021 are either to retain his Red Bull Racing seat or "spend a year on the bench".
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Toto Wolff called for calm after seeing George Russell set the fastest time in his first Formula 1 practice session in the Mercedes W11 car.
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Sakhir GP: Russell quickest in first session with Mercedes
George Russell set the pace in his first Mercedes appearance during opening practice for the Sakhir Grand Prix as drivers got a first taste of the Bahrain outer loop layout.
McLaren: No doubt Sainz can't test for Ferrari in Abu Dhabi
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Grosjean eyes private F1 test if he can’t race in Abu Dhabi
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Bahrain 'oval' has a “strange, aggressive" kerb - Gasly
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Perez not keen on F1 reserve role if he can't find race seat
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Grosjean thanks firefighters who ‘saved my life’ in Bahrain
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Ferrari pushing for Sainz to join Abu Dhabi F1 test
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| 1 |  Lewis Hamilton | 332 pts |
| 2 |  Valtteri Bottas | 201 pts |
| 3 |  Max Verstappen | 189 pts |
| 1 |  | Mercedes | 533 pts |
| 2 |  | Red Bull Racing | 274 pts |
| 3 |  | McLaren | 171 pts |