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George Russell

Born: February 15, 1998

Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)

Hometown: King's Lynn, England
Nationality: Great Britain British
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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on June 1, 2025
Lando Norris Formula 1 title lead cut by rival in Qatar Sprint
Lando Norris' advantage in the Formula 1 title race has been cut after the Briton could only finish in third place in Saturday's Qatar Sprint.
Nov 29, 14:40
 McLaren's Lando Norris with teammate Oscar Piastri on November 28, 2025
Preview:Qatar Grand Prix - track guide, weather, schedule, how to watch, prediction
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix, including a track guide, weather forecast, start times, how to watch and a prediction.
Nov 28, 22:07
 McLaren driver Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Strip circuit on November 20, 2025
Las Vegas Grand Prix: Lando Norris takes pole in treacherous conditions, moves another step towards F1 title
McLaren driver Lando Norris takes another step towards the F1 title by securing pole in treacherous conditions for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Nov 22, 09:30
 McLaren driver Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Strip circuit on November 20, 2025
Preview:Las Vegas Grand Prix - track guide, weather, start time, how to watch, prediction
Sports Mole previews the Las Vegas Grand Prix, including a track guide, weather forecast, start times, how to watch and a prediction.
Nov 21, 22:07
 Lando Norris on April 13, 2025
Lando Norris comes through Brazilian Grand Prix thriller amid epic Max Verstappen drive
McLaren driver Lando Norris extends his lead in the Formula One World Championship with victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix despite an epic drive from rival Max Verstappen.
Nov 9, 18:41
 McLaren driver Lando Norris on October 26, 2025
Preview:Brazil Grand Prix - track guide, weather, start time, how to watch, prediction
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, including a track guide, weather forecast, start times, how to watch and a prediction.
Nov 7, 22:15
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Max Verstappen cuts gap as FIA faces fresh criticism
Max Verstappen’s podium finish in Mexico kept his championship ambitions alive and although Lando Norris took over from Oscar Piastri as points leader, the Dutchman actually narrowed the deficit to 36.
Oct 27, 08:20
 Mercedes driver George Russell on April 10, 2025
George Russell outlines new Mercedes deal with 2027 trigger
George Russell has explained the finer details of his newly-signed Mercedes contract — and even hinted at the clause that could one day make him Max Verstappen’s teammate.
Oct 27, 07:00
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Verstappen says ‘mind games’ not needed in 2025
Max Verstappen says he no longer needs to rely on psychological tactics against his rivals, though he admits the growing pressure between himself and McLaren’s title challengers has echoes of his 2021 duel with Lewis Hamilton.
Oct 26, 07:30
 Gabriel Bortoleto pictured on July 18, 2024
Record rookie turnout as Mexico FP1 flooded with new faces
A record nine rookie drivers will take part in Friday’s opening practice session at the Mexican Grand Prix, with every team except Sauber putting a newcomer behind the wheel.
Oct 23, 07:00
 Mercedes driver George Russell on September 15, 2024
Russell laments ‘boring’ F1 as races hinge on Turn 1
George Russell believes Formula 1 has entered a stale phase in which races are effectively decided by qualifying and the first corner, with tyre longevity and minimal strategy variation limiting real battles on track.
Oct 21, 07:00
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz keeping watch on Mercedes seat after Russell extension
Carlos Sainz says he is paying close attention to Mercedes’ evolving driver situation after George Russell’s new deal, a contract widely understood to include exit clauses before 2027.
Oct 17, 08:20
 Mercedes driver George Russell on April 10, 2025
Russell signs multi-year Mercedes deal with 2027 flexibility
What Mercedes described as a driver pairing “into 2026” is in fact a multi-year contract for George Russell, but one built around flexibility and exit clauses on both sides.
Oct 16, 08:30
 Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Mercedes reject claims of 'flexi-wing' trick after Singapore
Mercedes have brushed aside claims that their unexpected triumph in Singapore was helped by a flexible front-wing concept, amid ongoing debate over the legality of such designs this season.
Oct 9, 08:00
 Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Toto Wolff confirms George Russell stay for 2026 after Singapore triumph
Toto Wolff has all but confirmed that George Russell will remain with Mercedes for 2026, ending weeks of speculation following the Briton’s commanding win in Singapore on Sunday.
Oct 6, 07:00
 Mercedes driver George Russell on April 10, 2025
Lando Norris cuts Oscar Piastri Championship lead as George Russell wins Singapore Grand Prix
George Russell cruises to victory in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix as Lando Norris cuts the gap to Championship leader and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri
Oct 5, 16:08
 Helmut Marko pictured in August 2024
Red Bull momentum builds as McLaren stalls
Max Verstappen’s post-Christian Horner revival continued in Singapore, with Red Bull suddenly back in the hunt for the world championship.
Oct 5, 08:00
 Mercedes driver George Russell on April 10, 2025
Contract clouds linger as Russell delivers Mercedes boost
George Russell’s pole position heroics in Singapore came against a continuing backdrop of uncertainty about his future with Mercedes.
Oct 5, 07:40
 Frederic Vasseur pictured on July 2024
Ferrari pressure mounts as Vasseur urges calm
Ferrari’s slump continued in Singapore, with growing criticism in Italy after another disappointing weekend for the Maranello team.
Oct 5, 07:20
 Mercedes driver George Russell on April 10, 2025
Russell hints at short-term Mercedes stay
George Russell insists his Mercedes future is safe – but admits his next contract is still unresolved.
Oct 3, 09:00
 Max Verstappen pictured on September 1, 2024
Verstappen rates title hopes at ‘50-50’
Consecutive victories in Monza and Baku have catapulted Max Verstappen back into the 2025 championship fight, and suddenly it’s McLaren feeling the pressure.
Oct 3, 08:20
 Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Wolff delaying Russell contract amid Verstappen uncertainty
George Russell’s contract extension with Mercedes is still not signed, with reports claiming Toto Wolff is deliberately stalling the process while keeping one eye on Max Verstappen’s long-term availability.
Sep 30, 07:00
 Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025
Lewis Hamilton skips Ferrari test as Max Verstappen shines in a Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton’s troubled Ferrari debut season has drawn unflattering comparisons with Max Verstappen’s victorious GT3 outing for the Maranello marque at the Nurburgring.
Sep 29, 08:00
 Antonelli/Toto composite
Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes promotion was not in Toto Wolff's plans, claims former F1 team principal
A former F1 team principal has told Sports Mole that Kimi Antonelli's promotion to Mercedes was not initially in Toto Wolff's plans.
Sep 27, 11:40
 George Russell/Guenther Steiner composite
Guenther Steiner makes bold George Russell prediction after Azerbaijan GP podium
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner exclusively tells Sports Mole what he thinks George Russell can achieve in the future following his podium finish at the Azerbaijan GP.
Sep 25, 16:02
 Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Toto Wolff calms George Russell and Kimi Antonelli contract chatter
Toto Wolff has moved to play down ongoing and renewed speculation about Mercedes’ 2026 lineup, with both George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli still unsigned.
Sep 22, 07:00
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz dismisses Mercedes link after Baku front row
Carlos Sainz has denied speculation that he could be in line for a shock Mercedes move, despite grabbing second on the grid in Baku in his Williams.
Sep 21, 07:20
 Leonardo Fornaroli on September 6, 2025
Fornaroli admits F1 talks as Alpine weighs 2026 choice
Leonardo Fornaroli has confirmed he is already in discussions with Formula 1 teams about 2026, as Alpine’s driver line-up continues to stir speculation.
Sep 20, 08:00
 Mercedes driver George Russell on April 10, 2025
Illness sweeps through F1 paddock in Baku
Talk of a virus spreading in the Formula 1 paddock has surfaced in Baku, with reports of several members of the community feeling unwell.
Sep 19, 07:30
 Helmut Marko on May 30, 2025
Marko targets year-end cutoff for Red Bull 2026 driver decisions
Dr Helmut Marko has set a firm deadline to lock in Red Bull’s 2026 lineups, insisting the matter will be settled before the end of the year.
Sep 18, 08:40
 Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Mercedes uncertainty could shake up 2026 driver market
Speculation is increasing that Mercedes’ delay in confirming its 2026 lineup may have knock-on effects across the Formula 1 grid.
Sep 17, 08:20
 Mercedes driver George Russell on September 15, 2024
Russell deal delays Mercedes 2026 driver reveal
Mercedes has yet to confirm its 2026 driver pairing as George Russell continues to negotiate terms for a new contract.
Sep 16, 07:30
 Mercedes driver George Russell on April 10, 2025
Mercedes set for short Russell renewal as Antonelli endures pressure
George Russell looks likely to agree only a brief contract extension at Mercedes, with Toto Wolff leaving the team’s options open for 2027 and beyond.
Sep 6, 08:00
 Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Wolff plays down Mercedes 2026 contract saga
Toto Wolff says Mercedes’ driver lineup for 2026 is already settled, with George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli staying put.
Sep 3, 09:20
 Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli in May 2025.
Rookie mistakes won’t derail Antonelli’s future - Wolff
Toto Wolff has made it clear Mercedes will stick with George Russell and teenager Kimi Antonelli into Formula 1’s next rules era.
Sep 1, 08:00
 Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Mercedes to bankroll search for Germany’s next F1 hero
Mercedes has formally joined forces with ADAC, Germany’s powerful motoring organisation, to launch a fully-funded program aimed at producing the country’s next Formula 1 star.
Sep 1, 07:40
 Jacques Villeneuve on July 26, 2024
Ferrari slump deepens as Villeneuve questions team harmony
Ferrari’s frustrating 2025 campaign showed no signs of easing at Zandvoort, despite the team still holding second in the constructors’ standings.
Aug 30, 17:00
 Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025
Hamilton shrugs off age talk after 'useless' remark
Lewis Hamilton insists his recent self-criticism was a product of pressure, not physical decline, as he returned from Formula 1’s summer break with a reset mindset.
Aug 29, 12:30
 Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli in May 2025.
Antonelli admits one-lap pace still short of target
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli says qualifying remains his biggest weakness as he continues to adapt to Formula 1 in his debut campaign.
Aug 12, 09:50
 Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Wolff confirms post-Max plan with Russell, Antonelli
Toto Wolff has confirmed that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will form Mercedes’ 2026 driver pairing, as speculation linking Max Verstappen to the team finally ends.
Aug 8, 06:00
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