George Russell

Team
Mercedes
Teammate
Kimi Antonelli
Haas' Oliver Bearman on track at the Barcelona shakedown in 2026.
Thomas Maher

Drivers reveal downshifting and lift-and-coast demands of new F1 engines

The new F1 2026 power units will require downshifting along straights and lift-and-coast, but the F1 drivers don't appear too concerned...
Mercedes driver George Russell..
Henry Valantine
George Russell hails end of Mercedes porpoising thanks to 2026 F1 rules
Mercedes hit the ground running in testing, but hitting the ground with its chassis appears to be a thing of the past.
Mercedes' George Russell on track during the third day of pre-season testing in Barcelona.
Thomas Maher
F1 results: Unofficial testing times from Day 4 (Barcelona)
Here are the unofficial times and lapcounts from the fourth day of testing in Barcelona...