The Latest Breaking News from George Russell

Long-run analysis: Is Mercedes sandbagging in Japan?

McLaren ended up with the quickest time overall on Friday – yet that doesn’t say much about the true pecking order in Japan

Motorsport · Mar 27

George Russell: ‘I can’t spit my dummy out over something that I can’t control’

The F1 world championship leader tells Giles Richards how he learned to channel youthful frustration at the back of the grid and the influence of those closest to him on his title ambitions

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27

Kimi Antonelli faces George Russell challenge as Alex Brundle spots weakness

Alex Brundle believes Kimi Antonelli has the pace to challenge George Russell for the 2026 F1 title if he can cut out the small mistakes that come with inexperience

Motorsport · Mar 27

F1 Japanese GP: Oscar Piastri halts Mercedes dominance by topping FP2

Mercedes took a 1-2 in opening practice at Suzuka, but Piastri went quickest in FP2, having controlled the session throughout

Motorsport · Mar 27

George Russell sets fastest practice time in Japan as Mercedes finish one-two

World champion Lando Norris was third for McLaren, just 0.132 sec back.

The Independent UK · Mar 27

F1 Japanese GP: Russell leads Antonelli in FP1 by 0.026s

George Russell and Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli have picked up where they left off by topping first free practice at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix

Autosport · Mar 27

F1 Japanese GP: George Russell leads Kimi Antonelli by 0.026s in FP1

George Russell and Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli have picked up where they left off by topping first free practice at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix

Motorsport · Mar 27

George Russell recreates iconic "Tokyo Drift" scene in Mercedes Japanese GP shoot

George Russell recreated an iconic 'Tokyo Drift' movie moment in a Mercedes promo shoot ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix

Motorsport · Mar 26

Max Verstappen in spat with British reporter Giles Richards at Japanese GP media day

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The Independent UK · Mar 26

'Get out': Max Verstappen orders reporter to leave media session in tense exchange

Four-time F1 world champion clashes with British journalist ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka

Evening Standard · Mar 26