The Latest Breaking News from George Russell

Mercedes form leaves Wolff in two minds on F1 2025 driver path

Lewis Hamilton's decision to join Ferrari for next year means that Mercedes is on the hunt for a new team-mate for George Russell.

Motorsport · Apr 15, 2024

Mercedes explains F1 Japan one-stop strategy attempt

Russell and Hamilton finished seventh and ninth respectively, reversing their qualifying positions, after a poor qualifying session and troublesome first stint on the hard tyres prevented them from fighting further ahead.

Autosport · Apr 11, 2024

Alonso: Suzuka F1 was 'inside my top five' best weekends ever

Alonso qualified fifth at Suzuka and eventually finished sixth, losing out to the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc.

Motorsport · Apr 9, 2024

10 things we learned from the 2024 F1 Japanese Grand Prix

Was the final result of the Japanese Grand Prix predictable? Ultimately, yes, but how this year's Formula 1 race at Suzuka unravelled wasn't entirely typical thanks to the variance in strategies across the field. Max Verstappen chalked up a third win as he embarks upon a seemingly inevitable march towards…

Autosport · Apr 8, 2024

Mercedes: F1 quirk that makes ‘no sense’ offers clues to W15’s real fault

The German manufacturer has endured a challenging start to the 2024 campaign where its new car has shown promise but also some key weaknesses that have left Lewis Hamilton and George Russell struggling at times.

Motorsport · Apr 8, 2024

Luckless Ricciardo adopts brave face after RB crash woe

Australian Daniel Ricciardo is keeping up a defiant face after a first-lap crash at the Japanese Grand Prix proved the latest setback in his dismal season.

AAP · Apr 7, 2024

Leclerc F1 clash damage derailed Japanese GP hopes, says Hamilton

The Mercedes driver had gone into the Suzuka race hopeful that the team could build on some promising potential shown in practice with a new set-up direction for the W15.

Autosport · Apr 7, 2024

Wolff: Mercedes podium possible but “atrocious first stint” costly in F1 Japanese GP

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Autosport · Apr 7, 2024

Wolff: Mercedes podium possible without "atrocious" first stint in F1 Japanese GP

At the restart after the first-lap red flag caused by the crash between Alex Albon and Daniel Ricciardo, Mercedes swapped George Russell and Lewis Hamilton from medium tyres to the hard compound in a strategy switch that targeted a one-stop plan. But both drivers struggled for pace on the hards…

Motorsport · Apr 7, 2024

Max Verstappen back on track after ruthless win at F1 Japanese Grand Prix

Red Bull driver’s victory extends his lead at the top of the drivers’ championship, with Sergio Pérez in second, and Lewis Hamilton ninth

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024