Russell draws ‘positives’ despite P17 finish
George Russell was able to draw on the positives from the competitiveness of his Williams in the Spanish Grand Prix despite finishing in P17.
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Russell ‘little bit lost’ over Williams’ lack of pace
George Russell admitted Williams are feeling “lost” after their recent improvement took a backward step in Spanish Grand Prix qualifying.
Russell eager to avoid ‘horrific’ hard tyre
George Russell has endorsed Lando Norris’ opinion that the hard tyre will be a waste of time at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Russell’s race ruined by ‘atrocious’ tyres
George Russell endured a race to forget at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix – and like many of his rivals, revealed tyre wear had been the problem.
Q2 ‘novelty worn off’ for consistent Russell
George Russell admits the “novelty has worn off” of reaching Q2 and he wants top-10 starts after securing a P15 grid slot for the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.
Three-place grid penalty for Ocon after Russell block
Renault's Esteban Ocon has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the 70th Anniversary GP for blocking George Russell in qualifying.
Russell finally overtook a car that wasn’t a Williams
George Russell revealed his delight and relief after finally overtaking an F1 car that wasn't a Williams at the British Grand Prix.
Button: Russell needs a move before Mercedes
Jenson Button thinks that George Russell needs another stepping stone before joining the Mercedes senior team.
Russell ‘really fearful’ of joining puncture club
George Russell worried he too would be struck by the puncture curse that blighted the closing laps of the British Grand Prix.
Russell given grid penalty after team-mate’s spin
George Russell has incurred a five-place grid penalty for the British Grand Prix after ignoring yellow flags – following an incident involving his Williams team-mate Nicholas Latifi.
Russell dreaming of a title but says he has time
Watching Lando Norris and Alex Albon fighting for podiums is both "frustrating" and "good" for George Russell who will remain with Williams in 2021.
Russell: I’d look an idiot in reverse-grid races
George Russell said he was and remains against reverse-grid races in Formula 1 because he'd be made to look an "idiot".
Russell: ‘Tall order’ fighting Hamilton in 2021
George Russell admits that whilst he has total faith in himself, joining Mercedes in 2021 and trying to compete with Lewis Hamilton would have been a "tall order".
Russell’s Mercedes career started ‘in the bath’
George Russell has revealed how one phone call in 2016 whilst he was in the bath at his parents house started his career with Mercedes.
Russell not overly excited for Silverstone races
Given that he's not sure how quick Williams will be there, George Russell isn't too excited for the upcoming Silverstone double-header.
Russell: Alonso’s return makes complete sense
George Russell has rubbished suggestions Fernando Alonso is blocking a youngster's move into F1, saying his return makes "complete sense".
Russell in Mansell, Hill, Rosberg bracket
Claire Williams says her team's current driver George Russell is in the same league as huge names of their past like Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill and Nico Rosberg.
Norris happy Russell has chance to fight
Lando Norris says he's happy to see compatriot George Russell given a car that allows him to join the midfield fight.
Russell: Frustrating to be missing out on limelight
George Russell has said it is "a little bit frustrating" to see drivers he has beaten in the junior series get the Formula 1 limelight before he has had a chance to do so.
Russell pinpoints reason behind poor Williams pace
George Russell has said the Williams FW43 is particularly sensitive when trying to follow other cars on race day after a point-less start to the season.
‘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.
Wolff reassures Russell over Mercedes future
Toto Wolff has reaffirmed that George Russell remains in Mercedes’ long-term plans, despite allowing the Englishman to spend a third year with Williams.
‘Bad start, poor pace but plenty of positives’
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: Russell should focus on himself, not Red Bull
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.
Russell: Albon being made to look an ‘idiot’ by Red Bull
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".
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.
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.