Efforts to reduce the weight of Formula 1 cars have been deemed “unrealistic” by drivers due to technological advancements and safety considerations. The current generation of F1 cars has seen a significant increase in weight, reaching a record minimum weight of 798kg for an empty car in 2023. While there is unanimous support from drivers
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Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have received an advantageous boost for the Canadian Grand Prix as Nico Hulkenberg has been handed a three-place grid penalty for exceeding the speed limit during red-flag conditions. Consequently, Hamilton will start the race in third, with Russell joining him on the second row. Hulkenberg’s misfortune unfolded shortly after Oscar
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Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are set for an exciting Canadian Grand Prix, after the Mercedes duo locked-out the second row. Mercedes entered this weekend expecting a challenging Grand Prix, due to the expectation that the Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve’s low-speed corners would work against the W14. Whilst the Silver Arrows haven’t got the pace
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George Russell light-heartedly hinted at a possible investigation into an interaction with Daniel Ricciardo during practice at the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix. Ricciardo, currently serving as a reserve driver for Red Bull, was spotted on the pit wall during Friday’s session, which saw two red flags due to incidents involving Esteban Ocon of Alpine and
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Ahead of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell has discussed his recent trip to Turkey, where he was spotted with footballer Jack Grealish. With there having been no Formula 1 last weekend, Russell was in Turkey for the UEFA Champions League final, between English side Manchester City and Italian club Inter Milan. Manchester City
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George Russell has candidly admitted that there are three drivers on the grid whom he wouldn’t trust in a competitive battle. Despite this acknowledgment, he also observed that Max Verstappen has toned down his aggression on the track. As Red Bull continues to pull away from their rivals, it has been a frustrating year for
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Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have expressed the need for further improvements from Mercedes ahead of the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix weekend, despite setting the fastest times in Friday’s second practice session. Hamilton, a seven-time winner at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, secured the quickest lap of the day with a time of 1m 13.718s during
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During the second free practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell shared an amusing incident involving Daniel Ricciardo, who playfully stuck his finger up at the British driver from the Red Bull pit lane area. While Russell impressively finished FP2 in second place on the timesheets, it was Ricciardo’s light-hearted antics that caught
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Ahead of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell has addressed some comments he made, regarding drivers he didn’t “feel comfortable going against”. The 25-year-old said that “three drivers” on the grid didn’t have the “spatial awareness of others”; however, he failed to name the trio. Russell explained how this made it more enjoyable to
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Ahead of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell has admitted that Formula 1 isn’t “at a position yet” to introduce blanket-free tyres, something the FIA are pushing to bring in next season. Pirelli’s blanket-free tyres have been tested multiple times this season in preparation for their potential introduction next year, with Russell having trialled
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