The Formula One community has eagerly been calling on Mercedes to run George Russell alongside Lewis Hamilton next year despite Valtteri Bottas recently signing a contract extension for 2021 with the team. And on Tuesday, F1 fans noticed that Bottas had removed any mention of the Mercedes F1 Team from his Instagram bio. READ: ‘Big
MoreFollowing George Russell’s faultless performance at the Sakhir Grand Prix over the weekend, F1 fans have been calling on Mercedes to switch Valtteri Bottas with the young Brit next season. And now, fans have noticed that Bottas has recently removed any mention of Mercedes from his Instagram bio, triggering speculation that he could soon be
MoreGeorge Russell’s pace throughout the weekend and his strong drive in the Sakhir Grand Prix have unquestionably boosted his stock in the F1 paddock, despite him finishing the race down in P9 due to a mistake by the Mercedes pit crew and a subsequent slow puncture. Not only did he almost match Valtteri Bottas in
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With Lewis Hamilton equalling Michael Schumacher’s seven World Championships and breaking his grand prix win record this season, the Brit was increasingly being presented as the greatest driver to ever race in Formula One. Of course, not everyone was in agreement. READ: Red Bull Will Try To Poach George Russell If Mercedes Don’t Sign Him
MoreFollowing George Russell’s immense disappointment after yesterday’s Sakhir Grand Prix, many in the paddock and the broader F1 community are hoping that Russell will have another chance to prove himself in a Mercedes. Russell’s next opportunity with the Silver Arrows could come at the season finale in Abu Dhabi this weekend, but this is contingent
MoreDespite George Russell finishing his maiden race with Mercedes down in P9, the young Brit’s stock has undoubtedly increased within the F1 paddock. After qualifying just behind his Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas, Russell took the lead of the Sakhir Grand Prix on the run down to turn one and looked set to win on his
MoreGeorge Russell was evidently disappointed with only finishing ninth in the Sakhir Grand Prix after leading most of it and looking to have the edge over his Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas. Mercedes ruined both of its drivers’ races by messing up a double-stacked pitstop which resulted in Russell needing to pit again straight away and
MoreSergio Perez has won the Sakhir Grand Prix, recording his first ever victory in Formula One. The Mexican tangled with Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari on the opening lap and dropped down to P18, before climbing up the field and taking advantage of a series of Mercedes mistakes. READ: Mick Schumacher Wins Formula Two Title At Bahrain
MoreSky F1 pundit and former racing driver Karun Chandok has left social media divided after posting a now-deleted tweet which fans of Lewis Hamilton deemed “insensitive” and even “racist”. The tweet which caused controversy was about Mercedes’ driver selection for the Abu Dhabi GP, and the ex-F1 driver has since clarified his remarks. READ: Alex
MoreMercedes have locked out the front row of the grid for the Sakhir Grand Prix, with Valtteri Bottas pipping George Russell to pole position. Max Verstappen put in a lap good enough for third on the grid, while his Red Bull team-mate, Alex Albon, could only manage P12. READ: Mercedes Will Make Sure George Russell
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