George Russell
Born: February 15, 1998 (age 25)
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: King's Lynn, England
Nationality: 
British
BritishTeam: Mercedes
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Hamilton surprised F1 with Russell defeat in 2023
Although close in pace with Lewis Hamilton in 2023, this season was a wake-up call for his much younger teammate George Russell.
06:42
Arduous F1 schedule takes toll on driver health
Formula 1's travelling schedule has become so arduous that an epidemic of illness marred the end of the long 2023 season.
Nov 27, 07:57
Max Verstappen ends season with win in Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen ends the 2023 Formula 1 season with victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his 19th win of the campaign.
Nov 26, 15:55
Gambling loss to be spent on team party - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says he is "happy" to have lost a 500 euro bet to fellow Red Bull boss Christian Horner at the 2023 season finale in Abu Dhabi.
Nov 26, 08:06
'Perez is our man for 2024' - Marko
In Abu Dhabi, Dr Helmut Marko insisted that Lewis Hamilton becoming Max Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull won't work for both "emotional" and "financial" reasons.
Nov 25, 06:43
Exhausted F1 travellers 'delirious' for Abu Dhabi finale
As the dust settles after F1's new Las Vegas centrepiece, plenty of discontent is brewing over the burden being placed on the human beings who make up the travelling circus.
Nov 21, 06:59
Drivers unhappy after Las Vegas GP oil spill
Even as Max Verstappen's Las Vegas GP negativity fades, it is clear that other drivers and officials remain unhappy with certain events over the recent race weekend.
Nov 21, 06:57
Max Verstappen overcomes penalty to win Las Vegas Grand Prix
Max Verstappen overcomes a penalty handed to him from a first-corner incident to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Nov 19, 10:42
F1 has gone 'too far' with tyre design - Wolff
Formula 1 and Pirelli went "too far" with trying to specifically design tyres to spice up the racing.
Nov 19, 04:29
Charles Leclerc claims pole for Las Vegas Grand Prix
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc will start on pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, ahead of already-crowned champion Max Verstappen.
Nov 18, 09:47
Manhole cover ruins opening Las Vegas action
The highly-anticipated opening session amid the glittering lights of Las Vegas was called off after mere minutes - when two cars were badly damaged by a manhole cover.
Nov 17, 07:05
Russell reflects on his 'terrible year of results'
George Russell insists he feels he has driven well in 2023 - even though many believe he has clearly fallen behind his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton.
Nov 17, 07:04
Mercedes off-target for 2024 title push - Surer
Toto Wolff powered plenty of raised eyebrows in the Interlagos paddock recently by declaring that it had been Mercedes' "worst weekend in 13 years".
Nov 14, 06:37
Drivers not oblivious to global unrest - Russell
Formula 1 drivers are not oblivious to the precarious global situation, George Russell insists.
Nov 7, 07:17
Max Verstappen cruises to victory in Brazilian Grand Prix
Already-crowned champion Max Verstappen cruises to yet another victory in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix.
Nov 5, 19:11
Marko admits sudden Mercedes slump 'surprising'
A recent surge in performance by Mercedes looks to have collapsed in Brazil.
Nov 5, 05:43
Max Verstappen claims Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint victory
World champion Max Verstappen claims his latest victory of the 2023 season by winning the Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint race.
Nov 4, 19:10
Wrong to blame Elliott for 'bad' Mercedes cars
Mercedes' race drivers say it's wrong to scapegoat newly-departing Mike Elliot for the team's 'no sidepods' concept failure of 2022 and 2023.
Nov 3, 06:40
FIA president defends enormous EUR 1m driver fines
Mohammed Ben Sulayem has defended the FIA's decision to crank up the maximum financial penalties for Formula 1 drivers to an incredible EUR 1 million.
Nov 1, 06:43
Hamilton wants to 'get closer' to Verstappen in Brazil
After finishing second at the chequered flag to Max Verstappen at the last two grands prix, Lewis Hamilton thinks he might "get closer" to the Red Bull this weekend in Brazil.
Nov 1, 06:38
Record-breaking Max Verstappen wins Mexican Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins the Mexican Grand Prix, claiming a record-breaking 16th victory of the 2023 season.
Oct 29, 22:10
Charles Leclerc claims pole for Mexican Grand Prix
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc claims pole for Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix, edging out teammate Carlos Sainz Jr.
Oct 28, 23:03
Mercedes still needs 'completely' new 2024 car - Wolff
Mercedes will not divert from its intention to build a completely different Formula 1 car for 2024, team boss Toto Wolff insists.
Oct 24, 07:25
Mick Schumacher hoping Alpine deal works out
Mick Schumacher says he is hoping his plans for 2024 continue to shape up.
Oct 23, 07:27
Max Verstappen holds off Lewis Hamilton to win United States Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins the United States Grand Prix, holding off the late challenge of Lewis Hamilton.
Oct 22, 21:39
Russell insists modern F1 drivers not 'soft'
George Russell has slammed a trio of former Formula 1 drivers who are opposed to moves to make racing in the heat much easier for today's racers.
Oct 21, 07:36
Wolff plays down effect of F1 absence
Toto Wolff is back in the Formula 1 paddock to restore order to his Mercedes team.
Oct 21, 07:29
Charles Leclerc claims pole for United States Grand Prix
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc claims a surprise pole position for Sunday's United States Grand Prix.
Oct 20, 23:47
Drivers furious at 'obscene' EUR 1m penalty limit
Formula 1 drivers have reacted with astonishment to the news that they stand to be fined as much as EUR 1,000,000 by the governing FIA.
Oct 20, 06:09
Marko admits final 'very real fear' of 2023
Dr Helmut Marko says he very worried that Red Bull will fail in its mission to finally finish both first and second in a drivers' world championship.
Oct 13, 06:46
Schumacher says Alpine deal still not done
Mick Schumacher says he is still not ready to announce his plans for 2024.
Oct 12, 06:46
Piastri breaking F1 rookie narrative - Berger
An impressive rookie like Oscar Piastri is breaking the narrative in Formula 1, according to F1 legend Gerhard Berger.
Oct 11, 06:59
FIA not to blame for drivers' fitness problems - Berger
Gerhard Berger has rubbished the suggestion that F1's governing body needs to intervene to protect the health of the drivers in extreme heat.
Oct 11, 06:57
Wolff absence leads to Mercedes driver clash
Toto Wolff has a task on his hands once he returns from his absence to lead the Mercedes team at grands prix again.
Oct 9, 07:08
F1 has questions to answer after Qatar GP
Formula 1 has some questions to ask itself after the swelteringly-hot Qatar GP.
Oct 9, 07:02
Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix after Mercedes crash
World champion Max Verstappen cruises to victory in Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix after the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell crashed into each other at the first corner.
Oct 8, 19:33
Max Verstappen wins third successive Formula 1 world title
Max Verstappen is crowned Formula 1 world champion for a third successive year courtesy of a second-place finish in the sprint race in Qatar, with Oscar Piastri winning.
Oct 7, 19:12
Max Verstappen cruises to pole ahead of Qatar Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen secures pole for Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix ahead of a weekend where he is expected to win his third world title.
Oct 6, 19:04
Hamilton not 'ready' for Ferrari switch
Lewis Hamilton says he has never felt "ready" to accept an offer to race for Formula 1's most famous team - Ferrari.
Oct 3, 08:07
Max Verstappen wins in Japanese Grand Prix to move to brink of world title
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins the Japanese Grand Prix, the Championship leader leading from start to finish in Suzuka.
Sep 24, 09:53
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