The Latest Breaking News from George Russell

Russell: Mercedes has made “big step backwards towards the midfield” after Belgian GP qualifying

Last year’s Belgian Grand Prix ended painfully for Mercedes’ George Russell when he was stripped of on-track victory for being underweight - but in 2025 the disappointments have been stacking up even before the lights go out.

Autosport · Jul 26, 2025

George Russell laments Mercedes “big step backwards towards the midfield” in Belgian GP qualifying

Last year’s Belgian Grand Prix ended painfully for Mercedes’ George Russell when he was stripped of on-track victory for being underweight - but in 2025 the disappointments have been stacking up even before the lights go out.

Motorsport · Jul 26, 2025

Antonelli in confidence crisis after Q1 exit, set for F1 Belgian GP pitlane start

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is not having a good time in Formula 1.

Autosport · Jul 26, 2025

How Mercedes equalled its worst-ever F1 qualifying result at Belgian GP

Mercedes equalled its worst-ever result in 350 Formula 1 qualifying sessions ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix sprint race, which George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli will start from 13th and 20th.

Autosport · Jul 25, 2025

Oscar Piastri: McLaren driver secures pole for Belgian Grand Prix sprint race as Lewis Hamilton crashes out

Australian youngster tops the drivers’ championship ahead of McLaren team-mate

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025

Oscar Piastri on pole for Belgium GP sprint race on day to forget for Lewis Hamilton

The championship leader was a step above the rest of the field in an entertaining sprint qualifying session

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Oscar Piastri secures dominant pole position for Belgian Grand Prix sprint race

McLaren’s Piastri saw off Red Bull driver Max Verstappen at Spa-Francorchamps to take top spot.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

F1 live streams: Link to watch Belgian Grand Prix race online

Sky Sports and Channel 4 broadcast coverage of Formula 1 in the United Kingdom

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Russell no longer "stressed" about Mercedes F1 future amid Verstappen rumours

George Russell has revealed he is no longer “stressed” about his Formula 1 future with his Mercedes contract set to expire at the end of this year.

Autosport · Jul 24, 2025

Here's everything our writers are excited to see at the F1 Belgian GP

Formula 1 has just enjoyed its longest break between races since the season started in 2025 – an entire two weekends without racing – but so much has happened after the paddock packed up and went home from Silverstone.

Motorsport · Jul 24, 2025