Russell ‘absolutely ready’ for Mercedes move
Despite having to spend another year at Williams in 2021, George Russell feels that he's already ready for the step up to Mercedes.
‘Nothing Mercedes could do, Williams wouldn’t let go’
Confirmed by Williams for 2021, George Russell says there was "nothing" Mercedes could do as Williams "wasn't ready" to let him go.
Toto Wolff has reaffirmed that George Russell remains in Mercedes’ long-term plans, despite allowing the Englishman to spend a third year with Williams.
George Russell and Williams had a weekend of highs and lows at the Hungarian Grand Prix, getting both cars into Q2 but finishing the race last.
Max Verstappen has told Williams' George Russell to worry about himself and not Red Bull after he criticised the team's treatment of Alex Albon.
George Russell is far from impressed with the way Alex Albon was treated by Red Bull in Hungary, saying they are making him look like an "idiot".
Bottas renewal closes Mercedes door to Russell
George Russell has admitted his chances of driving for Mercedes next year have disappeared with news that Valtteri Bottas is set to extend his contract with the World Champions.
Williams pace ‘particularly slow’ in both races
George Russell has highlighted Williams' race pace as a concern following the first two races of the 2020 season in Austria.
Russell apologises to Williams…three times
George Russell apologised to Williams three separate times in his interview after going off into the gravel at the Styrian Grand Prix.
Russell revels in ‘incredible’ Q2, Williams wanted Q3
George Russell put in a storming drive during qualifying for the Styrian Grand Prix, earning himself P11 on the grid.
Russell’s future ‘in Claire Williams’ hands’
George Russell is leaving his future in the hands of team boss Claire Williams – even though he is “pushing” for a Mercedes seat.
New Mercedes PU for Russell’s FW43
Williams has been forced to dip into George Russell's engine pool after just one race into the revised 2020 season.
Russell: A shame but we were lacking pace
Grinding to a halt when his FW43 lost fuel pressure, George Russell was left to rue what could have been in an Austrian GP where only 11 cars finished.
Russell: Nice to not be talking about P19
George Russell's qualifying performance in Austria "exceeded his expectations", and he said it was nice not to be talking about "P19".
Russell: Williams’ focus is on race pace
George Russell says Williams are still "a number of tenths" slower than the others in qualifying trim, but is hopeful for their race pace.
Russell: Improved ‘driveability’ with ‘pleasant’ FW43
George Russell says the biggest improvement between Williams' FW42 and the FW43 for 2020 is its "driveability".
Russell: Esports pressure kept me sharp
George Russell said that the pressure he faced competing in virtual racing during the F1 break has kept him "sharp".
Russell predicts ‘mistakes’ with race management
George Russell expects race management and qualifying strategies to be the areas where drivers will need the most work this season.
Russell: eSports made my sim pace quicker
George Russell says his pace on the Williams simulator is better now than it was pre-lockdown, and he thinks it's down to eSports.
Lockdown brought young drivers ‘closer together’
George Russell says the lockdown and increase in Esports activities brought Formula 1's younger drivers together.