George Russell was quick to criticise Charles Leclerc’s “questionable defending” after the British Grand Prix last weekend, following an incident in the opening phase of the race. Russell found himself in fifth behind Leclerc early on, before the Mercedes driver tried to overtake the Monegasque at Club Corner. However, as the British driver went to
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Mercedes driver George Russell has expressed his surprise and admiration for McLaren’s remarkable improvement in performance. The team’s recent updates to the MCL60 car have made a significant difference, evident in Lando Norris’s season-best fourth-place finish at the Austrian Grand Prix. McLaren’s positive momentum carried in the race at Silverstone, with Norris and his teammate
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After claiming a podium at the Austrian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc returned to Earth on Sunday at the British Grand Prix, as Ferrari found themselves fourth in the pecking order. Starting from fourth, many expected Leclerc to be a contender for the rostrum; however, Ferrari’s race pace was once again below-par. The Italians were slower
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Toto Wolff shook his head in disbelief ahead of last weekend’s British Grand Prix, following a unexpected surprise from Mercedes driver George Russell. Russell entered Mercedes’ motorhome last week wearing a specially designed shirt, which was emblazoned in photos of Wolff’s face. The team principal was shocked at what he was seeing, with his reaction
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Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen was one of the only drivers on the grid who weren’t “bothered” by Hollywood actor Brad Pitt featuring on the grid at the British Grand Prix, as the upcoming F1-themed movie was filmed. Pitt is starring in an upcoming unnamed movie based around Formula 1, with significant filming having been
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has openly admitted that he expected Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to beat both McLaren drivers at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, following a late Safety Car. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were on the Hard compound when a late Safety Car was summoned following an engine failure for
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Mercedes driver George Russell has weighed in on Max Verstappen’s recent comments about the 2024 Formula 1 calendar, suggesting that the Dutchman’s talk of retirement is merely a tactic to negotiate a better contract. Verstappen expressed his discontent with the expanded 24-race calendar, stating that it would be “too many” races and could potentially impact
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George Russell appeared to be disappointed in the closing phase of the British Grand Prix, following the race’s only Safety Car. Starting from sixth, Russell made an excellent start to the race and immediately overtook Carlos Sainz for fifth, before he began to put Charles Leclerc under pressure. Russell did almost overtake the Monegasque driver
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Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were both far from happy with the W14 at the end of the opening day of the British Grand Prix, as the pair settled for P15 and P12 respectively. With both drivers celebrating their home race this weekend, the Mercedes duo are keen for a strong performance; however, it looks
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With the British Grand Prix at Silverstone approaching, concerns have been raised about potential track invasions by protest groups. Environmental activist group Just Stop Oil had previously disrupted the 2022 race, and Northamptonshire Police has issued a warning to anyone planning unlawful activity at the event. Drivers, including George Russell, have expressed their concerns about
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