George Russell, Lando Norris and Alex Albon have jokingly labelled Lewis Hamilton as a “greedy” driver, for wanting to add to his seven world titles. Hamilton is eager to claim an unprecedented eighth Drivers’ Championship to secure the all-time record for most titles won by a single driver, an accolade he currently shares with Michael
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George Russell has openly admitted that Alex Albon’s promotion to Red Bull after just 12 races in 2019 was “definitely frustrating”, with the Mercedes driver having been “a bit” jealous. Russell, Albon and Lando Norris all joined for the Formula 1 paddock together in 2019, following a season competing against each other in Formula 2.
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In a bid to promote sustainability in Formula 1, George Russell, the director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), has called for an exploration of more eco-friendly alternatives to traditional tire blankets, emphasising the potential safety risks associated with their removal. The proposal to ban tire blankets has been put forth as part of
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Sergio Perez believes he receives more criticism than most over drivers because he races for Red Bull and also because of his nationality, with him using George Russell as an example. Perez’s 2023 campaign has been a confusing one, considering that he started the season as a genuine title contender after winning two of the
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Mercedes’ head of trackside engineering Andrew Shovlin has revealed why George Russell was instructed to let Lewis Hamilton past in the closing laps of last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Silver Arrows struggled in Suzuka last weekend and were a distant fourth in the pecking order, comfortably behind Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari. Hamilton and
MoreMercedes driver George Russell aimed to rebound from a disheartening performance at the Singapore Grand Prix with a fresh strategy at Suzuka. However, his one-stop strategy left him vulnerable in the closing stages of the race, leading to a challenging weekend for the young British racer. In a candid post-race interview, Russell took a moment
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Anthony Davidson believes that George Russell is still Mercedes’ and Lewis Hamilton’s “understudy”, something Russell recognises in the Sky Sports F1 pundit’s opinion. Russell and Hamilton have raced close together in the last two races, with the seven-time World Champion having come out on top in both Singapore and Japan. Hamilton would’ve
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Lewis Hamilton has expressed his unease over Mercedes’ continued struggle to keep pace with Red Bull in the second year of the sport’s current technical regulations. Hamilton’s remarks come after he qualified over a second behind Max Verstappen’s pace at the recent Suzuka Grand Prix. Red Bull has dominated the 2023 season, winning all but
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Mercedes had a challenging outing at the Suzuka Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton finishing in P5 and George Russell in P7. Despite the struggles, the team remains determined to close the gap to Ferrari and secure second place in the constructors’ championship. Mercedes’ head of race strategy, Rosie Wait, shed light on their recent performance
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George Russell openly acknowledged that his strategy at the Japanese Grand Prix didn’t pan out as expected, leading to the order for him to allow Lewis Hamilton to pass. Despite initial frustration, Russell later conceded it was likely the right decision as he shifted his focus to the Constructors’ Championship. Russell had adopted a bold
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