Lewis Hamilton crashes out after first-corner collision with George Russell
1 year, 3 months ago

Lewis Hamilton crashes out after first-corner collision with George Russell

The Independent  

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George Russell reveals four-month battle with pneumonia after Las Vegas GP win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

George Russell reveals four-month battle with pneumonia after Las Vegas GP win

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Lewis Hamilton suffers disaster in US Grand Prix as Mercedes star crashes out in just the third lap
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton suffers disaster in US Grand Prix as Mercedes star crashes out in just the third lap

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton crashed out of the US prix in just the third lap. Hamilton had made an impressive start to the race as he had quickly moved up to 12th place from his starting position of 17th. Lewis Hamilton was dejected after he crashed out of the US prix in just the third lap Hamilton had started the race well …

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell suffer ‘borderline heatstroke’ at F1 Singapore Grand Prix
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell suffer ‘borderline heatstroke’ at F1 Singapore Grand Prix

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton responds after George Russell’s disqualification hands him shock F1 Belgian GP win
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton responds after George Russell’s disqualification hands him shock F1 Belgian GP win

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Lewis Hamilton hints at Mercedes error before George Russell disqualification
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton hints at Mercedes error before George Russell disqualification

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George Russell disqualified and stripped of Belgium Grand Prix victory, Lewis Hamilton declared winner
5 months, 2 weeks ago

George Russell disqualified and stripped of Belgium Grand Prix victory, Lewis Hamilton declared winner

ABC  

Mercedes driver George Russell has been disqualified and stripped of his Belgium Grand Prix victory after his car was found to be underweight post-race. Russell thought he had led a Mercedes first and second at the famous Spa-Francorchamps, heading teammate Lewis Hamilton home in a thrilling race. But Hamilton was upgraded to race winner, his second of the season, after …

George Russell prepares for life as Mercedes F1 team leader – memes and all
6 months, 2 weeks ago

George Russell prepares for life as Mercedes F1 team leader – memes and all

New York Times  

Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula One. Handling social media negativity As amusing as Russell may have found the memes surrounding his intro pose, he refers to social media as a “double-edged sword.” It’s not solely fun and banter. “I know that if this was a different era, I’d probably have eight poles to my name this …

Russell was ‘waiting for a disaster to happen’ after he crashed at the Australian GP
9 months, 1 week ago

Russell was ‘waiting for a disaster to happen’ after he crashed at the Australian GP

Associated Press  

SUZUKA, Japan — George Russell spoke for the first time about his dramatic crash with Fernando Alonso in the Australian Grand Prix last month and said Thursday that race officials need to respond quicker to such incidents to avoid a catastrophe. It’s time with the technology that we have now to make steps in this area.” Alonso was given a …

George Russell reacts to Lewis Hamilton’s shock Mercedes departure
11 months, 1 week ago

George Russell reacts to Lewis Hamilton’s shock Mercedes departure

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Hamilton and Russell trying to avoid more drama to finish F1 season strong for Mercedes
1 year, 2 months ago

Hamilton and Russell trying to avoid more drama to finish F1 season strong for Mercedes

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — The image was striking: Lewis Hamilton walking away from his damaged car after a wreck he caused while Mercedes teammate George Russell zoomed by in the background in the Qatari desert For Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One champion, it was the worst moment in what has been a mostly frustrating season. He is third in the drivers’ …

Lewis Hamilton penalty in Qatar ‘revisited’ in light of ‘role model status’
1 year, 2 months ago

Lewis Hamilton penalty in Qatar ‘revisited’ in light of ‘role model status’

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F1 Mailbag: Why Mercedes lets Hamilton and Russell battle, for better or worse
1 year, 3 months ago

F1 Mailbag: Why Mercedes lets Hamilton and Russell battle, for better or worse

New York Times  

Max Verstappen may have wrapped up his third Formula One drivers’ championship in Qatar on Saturday, but other topics have dominated the post-race headlines. I’m used to 30,000km, not 850km.” — Madeline Coleman Why does Mercedes keep allowing its drivers to fight? The team still added another two points to its constructors’ lead over Ferrari as Russell recovered to beat …

Lewis Hamilton clash with George Russell tells us a lot about state of play at Mercedes
1 year, 3 months ago

Lewis Hamilton clash with George Russell tells us a lot about state of play at Mercedes

The Independent  

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Qatar Grand Prix: Hamilton takes blame for collision with Russell
1 year, 3 months ago

Qatar Grand Prix: Hamilton takes blame for collision with Russell

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton shouldered the blame for a first-corner collision with George Russell at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday after earlier saying his Mercedes team mate had shunted him out. “I got taken out by my own team mate,” seven-times Formula One world champion Hamilton told his race engineer over the radio after ending up in the gravel with only …

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell collide as Max Verstappen wins in Qatar
1 year, 3 months ago

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell collide as Max Verstappen wins in Qatar

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton and George Russell vent anger on radio after collision in Qatar
1 year, 3 months ago

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell vent anger on radio after collision in Qatar

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Lewis Hamilton reacts after first-corner collision with George Russell
1 year, 3 months ago

Lewis Hamilton reacts after first-corner collision with George Russell

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Lewis Hamilton crashes out of the Qatar Grand Prix on the first corner after colliding with team-mate George Russell... as tensions reach boiling point between Mercedes drivers before veteran accepts
1 year, 3 months ago

Lewis Hamilton crashes out of the Qatar Grand Prix on the first corner after colliding with team-mate George Russell... as tensions reach boiling point between Mercedes drivers before veteran accepts

Daily Mail  

The Mercedes duo both went into the gravel with Hamilton's right tyre bursting Lewis Hamilton and George Russell collide on opening corner of race in Qatar George Russell was fuming after Lewis Hamilton collided with him in a reckless Mercedes-on-Mercedes skirmish at the start of the Qatar Grand Prix. Asked if he was OK before climbing out of his beached …

George Russell lashes out at Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton after dramatic Qatar Grand Prix crash
1 year, 3 months ago

George Russell lashes out at Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton after dramatic Qatar Grand Prix crash

The Telegraph  

Hello and welcome to coverage of the Qatar Grand Prix from the Lusail International Circuit. Nevertheless, Verstappen starts on pole today with Mercedes duo George Russell and Lewis Hamilton behind him for company. Verstappen’s team-mate Sergio Perez qualified only 13th for Sunday’s race after his best time in the second part of qualifying was deleted because he went off track. …

F1: George Russell despondent after last-lap crash at Singapore Grand Prix
1 year, 3 months ago

F1: George Russell despondent after last-lap crash at Singapore Grand Prix

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George Russell FUMES at Mercedes as team strategy mix-up sees Brit knocked out in Q1 of Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying - while Lewis Hamilton takes pole
1 year, 5 months ago

George Russell FUMES at Mercedes as team strategy mix-up sees Brit knocked out in Q1 of Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying - while Lewis Hamilton takes pole

Daily Mail  

George Russell was left fuming at his Mercedes team after he was knocked out of Q1 ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. The pole-sitter for last year's Hungarian Grand Prix was caught in the sector three traffic going into the final run of the session in what was a miserable day for the Brit. George Russell fumes at Mercedes team …

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell collide as Max Verstappen claims Spanish Grand Prix pole
1 year, 7 months ago

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell collide as Max Verstappen claims Spanish Grand Prix pole

The Independent  

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Brazilian Grand Prix: George Russell captures first F1 win as Lewis Hamilton completes Mercedes one-two
2 years, 2 months ago

Brazilian Grand Prix: George Russell captures first F1 win as Lewis Hamilton completes Mercedes one-two

The Independent  

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Max Verstappen and George Russell comment on Lewis Hamilton's double overtake
2 years, 4 months ago

Max Verstappen and George Russell comment on Lewis Hamilton's double overtake

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton's 2021 championship rival Max Verstappen, and current Mercedes team-mate George Russell, were both impressed by an eye-catching double overtake pulled off by the seven-time world champion during the Italian Grand Prix. After the race, Verstappen and Russell - who finished third - were watching highlights of the race in the cool-down room and they couldn't help but comment …

Zhou involved in frightening 1st-lap crash at British GP
2 years, 6 months ago

Zhou involved in frightening 1st-lap crash at British GP

Associated Press  

SILVERSTONE, England — Zhou Guanyu said he was “all clear” Sunday after a frightening first-lap crash that brought the British Grand Prix to an immediate halt as safety crews attended to the only Chinese driver in Formula One. Russell, who ran from his car to help Zhou, called it “one of the scariest crashes I’ve ever seen.” Russell was declared …

Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton, George Russell Question Safety of Bouncing Cars
2 years, 7 months ago

Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton, George Russell Question Safety of Bouncing Cars

News 18  

Lewis Hamilton said he woke up in pain Saturday because this season’s Mercedes car has a tendency to bounce up and down at high speed. Hamilton said his “back was a real mess” after Friday practice and credited performance coach Angela Cullen for getting him in condition for Saturday qualifying. “It’s just brutal out there, being shaken to pieces, and …

Hamilton, Russell question safety of bouncing F1 cars
2 years, 7 months ago

Hamilton, Russell question safety of bouncing F1 cars

Associated Press  

BAKU, Azerbaijan — Lewis Hamilton said he woke up in pain Saturday because this season’s Mercedes car has a tendency to bounce up and down at high speed. Hamilton said his “back was a real mess” after Friday practice and credited performance coach Angela Cullen for getting him in condition for Saturday qualifying. “It’s just brutal out there, being shaken …

Mercedes reveal problem that cost George Russell at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
2 years, 8 months ago

Mercedes reveal problem that cost George Russell at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

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Lewis Hamilton cools concerns he could RETIRE from Formula One
2 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton cools concerns he could RETIRE from Formula One

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has moved to quell any speculation that this season in Formula One could be his last. Lewis Hamilton has moved to silence concerns he could retire after a difficult start to 2022 Hamilton has struggled this season but team-mate George Russell has impressed His interests away from the track have also sparked interest lately, after it emerged he …

George Russell insists he's 'on an equal playing field' with Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes
2 years, 9 months ago

George Russell insists he's 'on an equal playing field' with Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes

Daily Mail  

George Russell says he and Lewis Hamilton 'are on a level playing field' at Mercedes and is adamant there will be no team orders for anyone to defer to the other driver. George Russell says he and team-mate Lewis Hamilton are on 'equal playing field' He told BBC: 'We are on a level playing field. World champion Max Verstappen and …

Official: George Russell to drive for Mercedes from 2022 season
3 years, 4 months ago

Official: George Russell to drive for Mercedes from 2022 season

India TV News  

A day after Valterri Bottas took the plunge to Alfa Romeo from Mercedes GP, Williams' British driver George Russell has confirmed signing a new contract with the current constructor's champions; making him eligible for the driving seat from the 2022 season. "The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team today confirmed that George Russell will become team-mate to reigning seven-time world champion Lewis …

George Russell dazzles in qualifying to put Williams on front row for Belgian GP
3 years, 4 months ago

George Russell dazzles in qualifying to put Williams on front row for Belgian GP

The Independent  

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George Russell admits vacating Mercedes seat for returning Lewis Hamilton was a 'strange feeling'
4 years, 1 month ago

George Russell admits vacating Mercedes seat for returning Lewis Hamilton was a 'strange feeling'

Daily Mail  

George Russell admitted it was 'strange' having to vacate his Mercedes seat for returning Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton as he 'really wanted to win' this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. As a late scramble ensued to bring Hamilton back for the season's final round, Russell even wore Mercedes team kit for media duties on Thursday before it emerged that …

Russell plays down 'throwaway remark' on Mercedes move - motorsport news - sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Russell plays down 'throwaway remark' on Mercedes move - motorsport news - sportstar

The Hindu  

George Russell has dampened speculation of an early move to Mercedes after his impressive performance as stand-in for seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton. The 22-year-old Briton fuelled some chatter when he said in Bahrain last Sunday that he hoped he had given Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff a selection headache "not just for 2022, maybe sooner". "That was just …

George Russell Gets Chance to Shine for Mercedes at Sakhir GP with Lewis Hamilton Out
4 years, 1 month ago

George Russell Gets Chance to Shine for Mercedes at Sakhir GP with Lewis Hamilton Out

News 18  

George Russell has been touted as the future of Formula One by Lewis Hamilton, and has the opportunity to showcase his talent when he replaces the seven-time champion at Sunday’s Sakhir Grand Prix. “It means a huge amount to me that Mercedes gave me this opportunity, a lot of effort went into making this deal happen,’ Russell said at a …

Lewis Hamilton consoles Russell after Imola mistake - F1 News
4 years, 2 months ago

Lewis Hamilton consoles Russell after Imola mistake - F1 News

The Hindu  

Six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton led Formula One drivers past and present in consoling George Russell after a costly error in Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. "I'll never forget this day, this mistake," the Mercedes-backed driver posted on Instagram. David Coulthard, the former racer who made his F1 debut with Williams in 1994 after Brazilian Ayrton Senna died at Imola, …

Lewis Hamilton crash: Mercedes issue update on Belgian Grand Prix qualifying hopes after practice off
5 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton crash: Mercedes issue update on Belgian Grand Prix qualifying hopes after practice off

The Independent  

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