FP2: Mr Saturday turns into Mr Friday in Bahrain
George Russell completed a Friday practice double on his debut for Mercedes ahead of the Sakhir Grand Prix.
George Russell
FP1: Russell makes Merc debut, bags a practice P1
George Russell seized his moment as Lewis Hamilton's replacement, grabbing his first practice P1 at the Sakhir GP.
Bottas rubbishes talk of ‘showdown’ battle
Teaming up with George Russell for the Sakhir GP, Valtteri Bottas has rubbished any suggestion of this weekend's event being a "showdown" between the two.
Norris backs Russell for Sakhir pole and the win
Stepping into Lewis Hamilton's W11 for the Sakhir Grand Prix, Lando Norris reckons George Russell can achieve both pole position and the race win.
Nature called for Russell…then Mercedes did
George Russell said the call from Mercedes confirming he would replace Lewis Hamilton for the Sakhir GP came when he was in the bathroom.
Di Resta expecting Russell to qualify on front row
Paul di Resta is expecting George Russell to qualify on the front row in his Mercedes debut, and says the Brit could easily take pole.
All change for a Bahrain race like no other
It may be in Bahrain but with a new track and stand-in drivers, there's little else the Sakhir GP has in common with the race it follows.
Russell’s call-up ‘great motivation’ for Bottas
Valtteri Bottas has expressed the “great motivation” he has been given from having George Russell as his team-mate for the Sakhir Grand Prix.
Russell to drive for Mercedes in Sakhir Grand Prix
George Russell will replace Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes team for the Sakhir Grand Prix, Williams have announced.
Russell favourite to replace Hamilton – reports
According to reports, Mercedes want George Russell to replace Lewis Hamilton for the Sakhir GP, with Stoffel Vandoorne a backup option.
Grosjean crash was like a ‘movie scene’
George Russell said Romain Grosjean's horrifying crash in the Bahrain Grand Prix was like "something from a movie".
Russell offers reason for sluggish Q2 time
George Russell cited used tyres as the reason why he was so far off the pace in Q2 for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Russell’s quali sim ruined by Albon and the dog
George Russell admits that his plans for running the softs on low-fuel in Bahrain were ruined by Alex Albon's crash, and the dog.
Russell looks forward to 2022 when ability counts
George Russell hopes that come 2022 it will be the ability of the drivers which becomes most important in Formula 1.
Russell relishing ‘bonkers’ Bahrain Outer Track
George Russell is looking forward to the challenge of Bahrain’s “exciting” Outer Track, predicting: “It’s definitely going to be bonkers.”
Wolff wasn’t worried about Russell being dropped
Toto Wolff says the thought of Williams dropping George Russell didn't worry him as the Brit would've been handed more work with Mercedes.
Russell wants to become Mr Sunday
Williams' George Russell says he is working on becoming a more all-round driver on race day, and Imola showed that.
Russell: Rivals’ praise just ‘background noise’
George Russell has insisted his recent praise from some of F1’s biggest names is mere “background noise” as he strives to fulfil his potential.
So when did Vettel’s ‘decline’ actually set in?
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Russell not guaranteed Merc seat, ‘depends how 2021 goes’
Although next in line for a Mercedes promotion, George Russell is by no means guaranteed a seat with Toto Wolff saying it "depends how next season goes".
Russell: Hamilton has made me a better driver
George Russell says that seeing Lewis Hamilton work up close and being in debriefs with him has made him a better driver.
‘Rich got richer, poor got poorer’ in Turkey
George Russell believes the treacherous conditions for the Turkish Grand Prix did not actually act as a leveller, saying: “The rich got richer, the poor got poorer.”
Opinion still split in ‘Hamilton or car’ debate
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‘If you want to watch idiots race, don’t watch F1’
George Russell feels if fans want to watch "chaos and carnage, and drivers being made to look like idiots" they can watch something other than Formula 1.
Russell lost wing pre-race after pit-entry crash
Williams' George Russell says a crash at the pit-entry was the reason why he lost his front wing before the Turkish GP.
Giovinazzi/Russell crash on way to Turkey grid
Antonio Giovinazzi and George Russell reminded us just how slippery the Istanbul Park circuit is by sliding off on their way to the grid.
Russell receives second penalty for Turkish GP
George Russell has become the third driver to be punished for an infringement during Turkish Grand Prix qualifying – his second grid penalty of the weekend.
Hamilton impressed with Russell’s ‘craft and growth’
Lewis Hamilton says he reached out to George Russell after his Imola mistake because he believes the Williams driver will learn, will grow and one day fight for a World title.
Russell to be handed Turkish GP grid penalty
George Russell is set to be handed a grid penalty for the Turkish Grand Prix due to exceeding the allocated number of power unit parts.
Russell to still ‘push boundaries’ despite Imola lapse
George Russell has insisted he will not adapt his approach to racing despite the “big mistake” that potentially cost him his first F1 points in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.