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George Russell
Born: February 15, 1998
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: King's Lynn, England
Nationality: 
British
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Sports Mole has 1,133 articles about George Russell. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview:Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - track guide, start time, weather, how to watch, prediction
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, including a track guide, weather forecast, start times, how to watch and a prediction.00:05
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Preview:Monaco Grand Prix - track guide, start time, weather, how to watch, prediction
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix, including a track guide, weather forecast, start times, how to watch and a prediction.Jun 5, 22:40
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Kimi Antonelli wins Canadian Grand Prix on disastrous day for F1 rivals George Russell, Lando Norris
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli extends his Formula 1 Championship lead with victory in the Canadian Grand Prix, while George Russell and Lando Norris endure disastrous days in Montreal.May 24, 23:03
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Preview:Canadian Grand Prix - track guide, start time, weather, how to watch, prediction
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, including a track guide, weather forecast, start times, how to watch and a prediction.May 22, 23:59
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Preview:Miami Grand Prix - track guide, start time, weather, how to watch, prediction
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, including a track guide, weather forecast, start times, how to watch and a prediction.May 2, 00:46
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Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese Grand Prix as Max Verstappen questions F1 future
Max Verstappen suggests that he is questioning his future in Formula 1, in the aftermath of Kimi Antonelli recording his second successive win in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.Mar 29, 12:14
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Japanese Grand Prix qualifying: Kimi Antonelli stars again, Oscar Piastri shows promising signs
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli takes his second successive pole position, this time for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.Mar 28, 09:17
Preview:Japanese Grand Prix - track guide, start time, weather, how to watch, prediction
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, including a track guide, weather forecast, start times, how to watch and a prediction.Mar 27, 15:35
Chinese Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli seals maiden win, disastrous day for Max Verstappen, McLarens
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes the second youngest Formula 1 winner in history with victory in Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.Mar 15, 10:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Fkimi-antonelli.jpg "Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli in May 2025.")
Chinese Grand Prix: George Russell, Kimi Antonelli continue to hint at F1 dominance in Sprint, qualifying
Mercedes once again hint that they could dominate F1 in 2026 with their showing in the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint and qualifying on Saturday.Mar 14, 09:26
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Preview:Chinese Grand Prix - track guide, start time, weather, how to watch, prediction
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, including a track guide, weather forecast, start times, how to watch and a prediction.Mar 13, 23:00
George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix: Mercedes driver admits relief after Melbourne one-two
George Russell reveals his relief at winning the Australian Grand Prix, despite Mercedes' relative dominance over the field in Melbourne.Mar 8, 10:24
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Australian Grand Prix: George Russell cruises to pole after Max Verstappen qualifying crash
Mercedes driver George Russell will start Sunday's Australian Grand Prix on pole, but title rival Max Verstappen will be at the back of the ground after crashing in qualifying.Mar 7, 09:19
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Preview:Australian Grand Prix - track guide, weather, schedule, how to watch, prediction
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, including a track guide, weather forecast, start times, how to watch and a prediction.Mar 6, 23:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Faaa-6862b500ce54d306017389.jpg "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
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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
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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
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Flando-norris.jpg "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
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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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "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
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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
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
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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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fgeorge-russell.jpg "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
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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
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Ftoto-wolff.jpg "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 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
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 PiastriOct 5, 16:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fhelmut-marko.jpg "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
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
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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
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "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
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
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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
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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
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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 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
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