George Russell sets the pace in Dutch Grand Prix practice
4 months ago

George Russell sets the pace in Dutch Grand Prix practice

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy George Russell put Mercedes on top of the pile in practice for the Dutch Grand Prix. Russell, stripped of his victory at the last round in Belgium after his Mercedes was 1.5 kilograms underweight, finished 0.061 seconds clear of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. Lewis Hamilton was third, a tenth slower than his Mercedes team-mate with Lando Norris, fastest in Friday’s first running, fourth – one place clear of home favourite Max Verstappen.

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Verstappen under pressure in front of his home crowd as F1 returns at the Dutch Grand Prix
4 months ago

Verstappen under pressure in front of his home crowd as F1 returns at the Dutch Grand Prix

Associated Press  

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — The Dutch Grand Prix has generally been a party for Max Verstappen and his legions of orange-clad fans. “It’s a lot more competitive and from our side I think we’re still trying to improve, trying to find a better car balance.” It will be Verstappen’s 200th race and the 26-year-old Dutch driver, who has a contract with …

F1: George Russell on Canadian Grand Prix Pole After Dead Heat with Max Verstappen
6 months, 2 weeks ago

F1: George Russell on Canadian Grand Prix Pole After Dead Heat with Max Verstappen

News 18  

George Russell beat Max Verstappen to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix on Saturday when the pair shared a best lap time of one minute and 12.000 seconds. “Going into qualifying, I would have taken that.” Lando Norris was third just 0.021 seconds off their pace ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, RB’s Daniel Ricciardo, two-time champion Fernando Alonso …

Bahrain GP 2024: Mercedes hopes to be in a ‘sweet spot’ for opening race
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bahrain GP 2024: Mercedes hopes to be in a ‘sweet spot’ for opening race

The Hindu  

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said he was excited by his new Mercedes even if qualifying ninth for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday was not the greatest of feelings. “I think George’s position is a testament to the job everyone has done at the factory and finally giving us a car that we can fight with.” …

Dutch Grand Prix: Verstappen fastest in final red-flagged practice
1 year, 3 months ago

Dutch Grand Prix: Verstappen fastest in final red-flagged practice

The Hindu  

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was fastest in a wet and three-times red-flagged final free practice for his home Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort on Saturday. The double Formula One world champion, who will be chasing a record-equalling ninth win in a row on Sunday, lapped the seaside circuit with a best time of one minute 21.631 seconds on a drying …

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 …

Charles Leclerc beats Max Verstappen to pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix
1 year, 7 months ago

Charles Leclerc beats Max Verstappen to pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Hindustan Times  

Charles Leclerc and Ferrari can start to hope again. Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc Tenth in the standings and with only a seventh-place finish to his name this season, Leclerc edged past Max Verstappen in qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Friday to end Red Bull's streak of pole positions in Formula One this season. That followed a tough …

George Russell rues bad luck after car catches fire at Australian GP
1 year, 8 months ago

George Russell rues bad luck after car catches fire at Australian GP

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy George Russell insists he could …

'It's Been an Emotional Rollercoaster': George Russell Speechless Following his Sao Paulo GP Win For Mercedes
2 years, 1 month ago

'It's Been an Emotional Rollercoaster': George Russell Speechless Following his Sao Paulo GP Win For Mercedes

News 18  

Mercedes Formula One driver George Russell has been left “speechless" following his maiden Grand Prix victory at Sao Paulo, with the British racer also helping his team take its first win and one-two of the season with Lewis Hamilton finishing second late on Sunday. Russell’s Sprint and Grand Prix double in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos has capped …

George Russell leads Lewis Hamilton in Mercedes one-two during Japan GP practice
2 years, 2 months ago

George Russell leads Lewis Hamilton in Mercedes one-two during Japan GP practice

The Independent  

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Russell grabs first F1 pole, Verstappen qualifies 10th
2 years, 4 months ago

Russell grabs first F1 pole, Verstappen qualifies 10th

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — George Russell stole the show Saturday at the Hungarian Grand Prix by earning his first career pole and first of the season for Mercedes — on the same day F1 champion and current points leader Max Verstappen qualified a season-worst 10th. The Mercedes pace was surprising since Russell claimed Mercedes’ second practice was “disastrous” on Friday, when …

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

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

The Independent  

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Formula One: Lewis Hamilton Replacement George Russell Posts Fastest Time in 1st Sakhir GP Practice
4 years ago

Formula One: Lewis Hamilton Replacement George Russell Posts Fastest Time in 1st Sakhir GP Practice

News 18  

Lewis Hamilton’s replacement driver set the fastest time Friday in the first practice session for the Sakhir Grand Prix. George Russell, given his chance with Mercedes after Hamilton tested positive for COVID-19, completed a lap of the desert track under floodlights in 54.546 seconds. Hamilton, who has already clinched the season-long championship, is self-isolating for 10 days and could also …

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