George Russell
Born: February 15, 1998 (age 26)
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: King's Lynn, England
Nationality: 
British
BritishTeam: Mercedes
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Las Vegas Grand Prix: Max Verstappen crowned Formula 1 world champion as George Russell wins in Nevada
Max Verstappen is crowned world champion for the fourth successive year as George Russell wins Saturday night's Las Vegas Grand Prix.
09:41
New race director earns early approval from F1 stars
Formula 1 drivers have expressed their satisfaction with the sport's new race director, Rui Marquez, after his debut during the Las Vegas GP weekend.
07:08
Las Vegas Grand Prix: George Russell takes pole, Max Verstappen on third row
Mercedes driver George Russell secures pole for Saturday night's Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris having to settle for spots down the grid.
Nov 23, 09:20
Hamilton admits 'I didn't want to come back after Brazil'
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that his frustration after the Brazilian GP was so intense, he briefly considered walking away from Mercedes before the season even ended.
Nov 22, 11:25
FIA silent on F1 drivers' concerns, says Leclerc
The FIA has yet to address a letter from the Formula 1 drivers' union, according to Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
Nov 21, 09:45
No 2025 Indycar seat for Sargeant despite upcoming test
Logan Sargeant, who recently lost his Formula 1 seat with Williams mid-season, appears to be facing a year on the sidelines for 2025.
Nov 13, 11:30
Is Antonelli ready for F1? Montoya has doubts
Kimi Antonelli's readiness for Formula 1 remains an open question, according to former F1 star Juan Pablo Montoya.
Nov 13, 09:30
Ecclestone and Wolff doubt Hamilton's future F1 success
Bernie Ecclestone has expressed doubt that Lewis Hamilton will secure a record eighth world title, as he approaches his Ferrari switch in 2025.
Nov 11, 09:15
F1 legend slams complaints about Brazil GP conditions
A motor racing legend has called it "laughable" that drivers complained about the conditions at the Brazilian GP, claiming they were too dangerous for racing.
Nov 6, 10:40
Audi-Sauber informs Bottas of no 2025 contract renewal
Audi-owned Sauber has reportedly informed Valtteri Bottas that he will not be retained for the 2025 season.
Nov 6, 10:10
Max Verstappen defies 17th-placed start to win Brazilian Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen produces one of the drives of his career to win the Brazilian Grand Prix from 17th place at a wet Interlagos.
Nov 3, 19:08
Lando Norris qualifies on pole for Brazilian Grand Prix after five red flags
McLaren driver Lando Norris defies five red flags during qualifying to secure pole position for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix.
Nov 3, 12:33
Leclerc faces FIA scrutiny after F-word in FIA conference
Charles Leclerc could find himself in hot water with the FIA for using foul language during the post-race press conference after the Mexican Grand Prix.
Oct 29, 15:30
Wolff ready to sacrifice 2024 wins for stronger 2025 season
Toto Wolff has revealed that Mercedes might "sacrifice" strong results in the final four races of the 2024 season to focus on development for 2025.
Oct 29, 11:45
Russell open to sacrificing 2024 for better performance in '25
George Russell is prepared to sacrifice performance in the remainder of the 2024 Formula 1 season if it means Mercedes can set itself up for a stronger 2025.
Oct 28, 09:40
Red Bull challenged to appeal Verstappen's Mexico penalties
Dutch commentator Olav Mol has questioned whether Red Bull will have the courage to appeal the multiple penalties handed to Max Verstappen during the Mexican Grand Prix.
Oct 28, 09:10
Carlos Sainz Jr seals Mexico Grand Prix win as Lando Norris closes on Max Verstappen
Carlos Sainz Jr prevails in Sunday's Mexico Grand Prix in a race which saw Lando Norris make inroads into Max Verstappen's Drivers' Championship lead.
Oct 27, 22:12
Red Bull still lacking speed for poles and wins, says Verstappen
Red Bull's 2024 car is still "not fast enough" to consistently claim pole positions and race victories, Max Verstappen admitted in Mexico.
Oct 27, 08:05
Antonelli 'took it easy' to avoid crash repeat
Kimi Antonelli admits he "took it easy" as he returned to the wheel of a Mercedes in Mexico on Friday.
Oct 26, 16:20
Norris needs more aggression in Verstappen duels - former stars
Two former Formula 1 drivers believe that Lando Norris needs to increase his level of aggression if he wants to claim the 2024 championship.
Oct 25, 08:45
Hamilton may reject new floor in Mexico - boss
Two Formula 1 teams are scratching their heads as they prepare for the Mexican Grand Prix, following puzzling performance shifts at the US GP in Austin.
Oct 24, 10:15
Red Bull prepares for tougher Mexico GP, admits Marko
Red Bull is preparing for a tougher challenge at this weekend's race in Mexico, according to Dr. Helmut Marko.
Oct 22, 12:00
Verstappen feels 'old times' return with Red Bull upgrade
Red Bull's significant upgrades in Austin, which propelled Max Verstappen to sprint pole, sprint victory, and P2 on the grid for the US Grand Prix, have restored the team's competitive edge.
Oct 20, 11:20
FIA talks still pending for Verstappen after swearing scandal
Max Verstappen has admitted that he has not yet spoken to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem following the controversy caused by his swearing incident in Singapore.
Oct 19, 10:30
Antonelli admits Russell 'wasn't happy' after Monza crash
Kimi Antonelli has admitted that his future Mercedes teammate, George Russell, "wasn't too happy" following the rookie's first official Formula 1 session at Monza, where Antonelli crashed Russell's car in FP1.
Oct 14, 09:40
Alonso counters Russell's criticism of Pirelli tyres
Fernando Alonso has countered George Russell's recent criticism of the current Pirelli tyres in Formula 1, presenting a different perspective on the issue.
Oct 10, 10:15
Marko cautious about Antonelli's F1 future with Mercedes
Dr. Helmut Marko admits that Kimi Antonelli's potential may not necessarily translate into success at Mercedes.
Oct 7, 10:50
Ricciardo to be offered new F1 job by Red Bull
Red Bull's top Formula 1 team has extended a new job opportunity to Daniel Ricciardo, as confirmed by Dr Helmut Marko.
Sep 30, 13:20
GPDA to debate Verstappen's swearing penalty with FIA
The Formula 1 drivers' union, known as the GPDA, is showing full support for Max Verstappen following the 'F-word' controversy in Singapore.
Sep 24, 10:30
Mercedes duo 'fine' after battling Singapore exhaustion
Mercedes' driver lineup is "fine" despite crossing the finish line at the sweltering Singapore GP both dehydrated and utterly drained.
Sep 23, 12:15
Pirelli holds talks with Russell after tyre criticism
Pirelli's Formula 1 boss, Mario Isola, sought out George Russell for a discussion during the Singapore GP weekend.
Sep 23, 10:45
Singapore Grand Prix: Lando Norris wins to reduce Max Verstappen Championship lead
Lando Norris breezes to victory in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix to further reduce Max Verstappen's lead in the title race.
Sep 22, 15:06
Red Bull drops hints about Lawson replacing Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo appeared visibly emotional after qualifying eight positions behind his teammate in Singapore, intensifying the growing questions about his immediate future.
Sep 22, 10:03
Preview: Singapore Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix at Zandvoort, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Sep 20, 11:00
Russell slams Pirelli's 2024 tyres
George Russell has openly criticised the performance of Pirelli's tyres in Formula 1 for 2024.
Sep 17, 17:00
F1 drivers criticise FIA for handling of Sainz-Perez crash
Three veteran Formula 1 drivers have criticised the FIA for how it managed the Sergio Perez-Carlos Sainz crash in the closing moments of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Sep 17, 07:30
Preview: Azerbaijan Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Sep 13, 12:29
Formula 1 grapples with limited reserve drivers in Baku
The Formula 1 world is encountering a shortage of reserve drivers for the upcoming race weekend in Baku.
Sep 13, 12:00
Russell unfazed by potential battle for 2026 Mercedes seat
George Russell remains unfazed about potentially losing his Mercedes seat in 2026, despite rumours swirling about a possible 'shootout' for the spot with young driver Kimi Antonelli.
Sep 9, 12:00
Leclerc pulls off sensational Italian Grand Prix win, Norris closes gap to Verstappen
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc pulls off a sensational one-stop victory to win Sunday's Italian Grand Prix, outfoxing the two McLarens.
Sep 1, 15:53
