‘No Verstappen clause, the future is Russell’
Contrary to reports, there is not 'Verstappen clause' in Lewis Hamilton's new contract with the Brit handed "no power" to decide his team-mate.
George Russell
Albon penalty hands Russell Virtual British GP win
George Russell made it five Virtual GP wins from his last five races on his return, despite the best efforts of Alex Albon.
‘Hamilton won’t make a difference in my career’
George Russell appreciates the praise he has received from Sir Lewis Hamilton but knows the seven-time World Champion will not “make a difference in my career”.
Russell a front-runner ‘without meditating in Tibet’
Fernando Alonso believes George Russell’s impressive Mercedes debut means it is difficult to compare F1’s young talents – because so much is about the car.
Wolff never ‘threatened Hamilton with Russell card’
Toto Wolff has never made a "threatening gesture" to Lewis Hamilton by playing the "George Russell card" during their contract negotiations.
‘Real chance Russell could replace Hamilton this year’
Insiders claim there is a "real chance" Mercedes could put George Russell in the car while pundits say Lewis Hamilton's plans have been "shattered".
Wolff needs to see Russell cut out mistakes
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says it is crucial for George Russell to cut errors out of his driving if he wants to graduate to the team.
Russell convinced honesty is the best policy
George Russell believes being “honest with myself” is the best way to progress as a driver and continue his rise towards the pinnacle of Formula 1.
Russell learned ‘ruthless’ side of F1 at Mercedes
George Russell has described how being groomed by Mercedes helped to prepare him for the “ruthless” side of F1 – and avoid being “chewed up and spat out”.
Russell: No guarantees of a Mercedes future
George Russell says he has been given no specific targets of how to secure a Mercedes seat for 2022 – and insists nothing is guaranteed about his future.
Russell: Strong Saturdays made races look worse
George Russell thinks that Williams overachieved in qualifying rather than underachieved on race-days in 2020.
Russell: Williams sale made Merc chance happen
George Russell has indicated his chance to deputise for Lewis Hamilton in the Sakhir Grand Prix would have been vetoed before the Williams team was sold.
Williams ‘assume’ Russell will move on
Williams team principal Simon Roberts said he "assumes" that Mercedes junior George Russell will one day move on.
Wolff was charmed by Russell’s PowerPoint plan
Toto Wolff has described the time George Russell convinced him he was a Mercedes driver of the future – when he walked into his office aged 15.
Russell thought idea of racing Vettel was ‘crazy’
If George Russell had been told before the 2020 season began that Sebastian Vettel would be a regular close rival in races, he would have considered the notion “crazy”.
Russell reflects on ‘incredibly difficult’ 2020 season
George Russell has opened up on the behind-the-scenes difficulties Formula 1 drivers faced during the 2020 season.
Latifi wants the ‘Twitch Quartet’ abolished
Nicholas Latifi joked that he felt short-changed by being left out of Formula 1's group of streamers the 'Twitch Quartet'.
Russell’s best route to Mercedes? Just be himself
George Russell believes it is a case of ‘keep calm and carry on’ with the way his career is developing as he aims to secure a permanent seat at Mercedes.
Bottas too ‘crap’ at Sakhir GP for Russell comparison
Red Bull driver programme boss Helmut Marko said Valtteri Bottas was too "crap" at the Sakhir GP to make a true comparison to George Russell.
Leclerc ‘would have bet’ on Russell win at Sakhir
Charles Leclerc has revealed his knowledge of George Russell’s talent from their karting days meant he “would have bet” on the Mercedes stand-in winning the Sakhir Grand Prix.
Russell ‘proved he’s the real deal’ – Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo thinks George Russell “proved he’s the real deal” with his performance for Mercedes in the Sakhir Grand Prix.
‘Whatever a driver wants, the Mercedes car gives’
George Russell says that a driver can get everything they desire from a racing car in the Mercedes, but not the Williams.
Russell has Mercedes-inspired updates for Williams
George Russell returned from his Mercedes experience with a few suggestions for Williams to lift them up the Formula 1 ladder.
Russell’s Sakhir GP incident leads to rule change
The FIA have moved to update the rules surrounding tyre usage after George Russell's unprecedented incident at the Sakhir GP.
Russell: Williams return harder than Mercedes debut
George Russell found it more difficult reverting to the Williams for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix than making his competitive Mercedes debut a week earlier.
‘Poor Abu Dhabi GP would end Bottas’ F1 career’
Ralf Schumacher believes Valtteri Bottas' career is on the line and that a poor showing in the Abu Dhabi GP could end not only his time at Mercedes but also in F1.
Brundle’s advice for Russell after Sakhir GP
Ex-F1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle has urged George Russell not to let the heartache of the Sakhir GP "eat him up".
Abu Dhabi GP a ‘sad reality’ for Russell
From the top three in Sakhir to the bottom three in Abu Dhabi, that is the "sad reality" of F1 says George Russell.
Marko responds to Russell/Red Bull rumour
Red Bull have denied the Sakhir Grand Prix has made any difference to their interest in signing Sergio Perez – or, for that matter, George Russell.
Russell admits Williams return is ‘strange feeling’
George Russell said the late news that he would be back with the Williams team in Abu Dhabi was a "strange feeling".