F1 Drivers 2026 - George Russell
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George Russell
George Russell is a British racing driver who was born on 15 February 1998 at King's Lynn, Norfolk. Russell is the second driver from King's Lynn, as Martin Brundle preceded him in 1984.
The start of George Russell's career
Russell started racing in 2006 in karts and drive 2009 in the cadet class. He became MSA British Champion and in the same year, he won the British Open. In 2010 he moved to the Rotax Mini Max class and again became British Champion. Russell was promoted to the KF3 class in 2011 and won the title in the CIK-FIA European Championship, before defending his title in 2012.
After his karting career Russell decided to make the switch to motorsport. In 2014 he won the BRDC Formula 4 championship with five wins and in 2015 he raced for Carlin in Formula 3. In 2015 he scored second place at the Masters of Formula 3 in Zandvoort. After a solid season at HitechGP in 2016 in Formula 3, the Englishman decided to switch to the GP3 class. For ART Grand Prix he won the title in 2017 and as a Mercedes junior for Force India he was allowed to take part in Friday practice at Interlagos and Abu Dhabi.
George Russell in F1
Russell emerged as the champion of the 2018 Formula 2 Championship. The Briton made contact himself to work for Williams in 2019. Through a power point presentation, Russell was able to convince the iconic team to give him a seat for 2019. Russell made his debut for Williams during the winter test in Barcelona, coming onto the track after a few days of delay. At the Australian Grand Prix Russell made his official Formula 1 debut.
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George Russell sounds the alarm over "dramatic" 2026 starts
Mercedes driver George Russell has called for urgent action after a series of disastrous practice starts during winter testing in Bahrain. The Briton revealed that the team is s...
23 Feb 2026 11:57 -
Russell: Ferrari’s turbo design could give them the edge at starts
One of the most surprising challenges of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations has emerged in an unexpected area: the race start. According to Mercedes driver George Russell, the new t...
17 Feb 2026 14:39 -
George Russell Left Speechless After "Brutal" Age Guess by Young Fan
George Russell experienced a hilariously humbling moment during a recent media engagement for the Mercedes team. The British driver, who is still in his prime at 27 years old, s...
11 Feb 2026 11:15 -
Toto Wolff Hints Mercedes No Longer Needs Verstappen
For years, the prospect of Max Verstappen joining Mercedes has been the ultimate "what if" scenario in the Formula 1 driver market. Team Principal Toto Wolff made no s...
04 Feb 2026 14:29 -
George Russell Awed by "Spectacular" Aston Martin Design
While pundits express concern over Aston Martin’s lack of mileage, Mercedes driver George Russell has offered a different perspective, expressing genuine admiration for th...
03 Feb 2026 13:52 -
Ralf Schumacher Predicts "Two-Horse Race" Between Verstappen and Russell
As the Formula 1 paddock comes alive in Barcelona for the first crucial shakedown of the 2026 era, former Grand Prix winner Ralf Schumacher has made a bold prediction regarding ...
29 Jan 2026 10:13 -
Windsor Forecasts a New Championship Order for 2026
The 2026 regulation shake-up is expected to throw the current competitive order into chaos, and F1 analyst Peter Windsor has already ventured a bold prediction. According to the...
15 Jan 2026 17:29 -
Russell Slammed Over Move Against Verstappen: “What a Snitch”
George Russell has come under heavy criticism following his actions toward Max Verstappen during the Canadian Grand Prix, with former Formula 1 driver Giedo van der Garde accusi...
13 Jan 2026 10:19 -
Russell Tipped as 2026 Title Favourite: “A Real Dark Horse”
George Russell has been named as a potential world championship favourite for the 2026 Formula 1 season, with Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert both highlighting the Mercedes driver...
12 Jan 2026 12:17 -
Russell Was Not Afraid of Verstappen Link to Mercedes: “I Don’t Worry About Noise”
George Russell has revealed that rumours linking Max Verstappen to Mercedes never unsettled him during a period of contract uncertainty. The British driver says he remained calm...
24 Dec 2025 08:37 -
Russell Reveals Mercedes’ Main Goal for the Final Race
George Russell says Mercedes have one clear objective heading into the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: securing second place in the constructors’ championship. The British driver ad...
05 Dec 2025 11:40 -
Hadjar Needs Support to Succeed at Red Bull, Says Lammers
Jan Lammers believes Isack Hadjar will only succeed at Red Bull if the team fully supports him during his development. According to the former F1 driver, the young Frenchman has...
03 Dec 2025 07:36 -
F1 Organisation Banned Joke About Russell During Live Show
Comedian Jack Whitehall has revealed that Formula 1 banned him from making a joke about George Russell during a live event earlier this year. Whitehall, who hosted parts of the ...
18 Nov 2025 10:39 -
Russell ends Verstappen transfer rumours: “My future is secure”
George Russell has ended months of speculation about Max Verstappen joining Mercedes, confirming that his new contract includes a performance clause that secures his seat. While...
10 Nov 2025 12:41 -
Russell wants automatic corner penalties: how to tame chaos with design
George Russell did not hold back after the Mexican Grand Prix. Frustrated by the confusion over track limits and first-lap incidents, the Mercedes driver called for automatic ti...
07 Nov 2025 16:45 -
Frustrated Russell renews complaints after Mexico GP
George Russell has once again voiced his frustration with Formula 1’s current racing standards, calling for stricter enforcement of track limits and smarter circuit design...
07 Nov 2025 08:37 -
Russell’s Interlagos code: how Mercedes can secure P2 in the Constructors’ Championship
George Russell returns to the scene of his first Formula 1 victory, and this time the mission is clear. At Interlagos, Mercedes aims to lock down second place in the Constructor...
06 Nov 2025 14:43 -
Contract clauses against Verstappen: how F1 teams legally protect their stars
It was a casual comment, but it raised eyebrows across the paddock. George Russell recently revealed that his Mercedes contract includes clauses designed to protect him from pot...
05 Nov 2025 19:49 -
Verstappen reflects on crash with Russell: “Maybe it was good that it happened”
Max Verstappen has looked back on his clash with George Russell during the Spanish Grand Prix earlier this season. The Dutchman received a time penalty for the incident but now ...
03 Nov 2025 08:37 -
"Do it now or don't!" - Russell's rage exposes Mercedes dilemma
The P2 constructors battle is intense. Mercedes versus Ferrari. Every point counts. In Mexico, George Russell exposed a painful internal dilemma. His frustrated team radio revea...
28 Oct 2025 18:48 -
Russell Reveals Details of New Mercedes Contract
George Russell recently confirmed a contract extension with Mercedes, securing his place at the Silver Arrows for next season. While negotiations took longer than expected, the ...
28 Oct 2025 08:37 -
Russell Still Angry with Verstappen: “I Lost Three Places Because of Him”
George Russell has renewed his criticism of Max Verstappen after a tense Mexican Grand Prix, arguing that the reigning world champion got away “scot-free” following ...
27 Oct 2025 08:37 -
Russell No Longer Enjoys F1 Races: “It’s Just a Sprint to Turn 1”
George Russell left the United States Grand Prix in Austin frustrated after finishing sixth — the same position he held from the very first corner. The Mercedes driver adm...
22 Oct 2025 07:36 -
Russell's patience rewarded with mega contract after 'Verstappen effect'
The news is official: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will also form the driver lineup for Mercedes in 2026. But behind this announcement lies a story of strategic patience, p...
17 Oct 2025 15:44 -
Russell Sends Message to Verstappen: “I’m Good Enough to Be World Champion”
George Russell says he’s entering the best form of his career after signing a new contract extension with Mercedes, securing his future in Formula 1 through 2026. The 27-y...
17 Oct 2025 09:38 -
Kravitz Reveals Details About Verstappen and Russell Feud: “George Wanted to Hit Back at Max”
Tensions between Max Verstappen and George Russell boiled over at the end of the 2024 Formula 1 season. The Red Bull and Mercedes drivers clashed both on and off the track, and ...
15 Oct 2025 07:36 -
“Verstappen Determines Russell’s Future at Mercedes”
George Russell’s future in Formula 1 remains uncertain as the British driver continues contract negotiations with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff. With his current deal...
14 Oct 2025 11:40 -
Nissany to take part in second FP1 in Monza for Williams
Williams development driver Roy Nissany will make his second official F1 appearance at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza, after the team confirmed Nissany will take...
02 Sep 2020 09:33 -
Russell issued grid penalty for British GP
George Russell has been handed a five-place grid penalty for failing to respect yellow flags during qualifying for the British Grand Prix on Saturday. Yellow flags were deploye...
01 Aug 2020 19:17 -
Szafnauer: Racing Point never considered Russell as Perez's replacement
George Russell was never an option for Racing Point to replace Sergio Perez for the British Grand Prix, says its team principal Otmar Szafnauer. Ahead of the race weekend, the ...
01 Aug 2020 09:30 -
Russell: Williams must work to understand 'really poor' race pace
George Russell has admitted confusion over Williams' lack of race pace following its strong qualifying result in Hungary. For the second weekend in a row, Russell progresse...
20 Jul 2020 10:37 -
Russell: Red Bull making Albon 'look like an idiot'
George Russell has defended Alexander Albon after the Thai-British driver's disappointing qualifying result at the Hungaroring, insisting Red Bull is making him “look ...
18 Jul 2020 17:01 -
Williams retains Russell and Latifi for 2021
Williams has announced it has retained George Russell and Nicholas Latifi for the 2021 Formula 1 season. Russell made his debut in F1 with the Grove-based squad last year,...
16 Jul 2020 14:31 -
Williams: Hungary will 'definitely' suit our 2020 F1 car
Claire Williams is confident her team's 2020 car will suit the Hungaroring track, which hosts the third round of the season this weekend. At the Styrian Grand Prix, William...
14 Jul 2020 13:08 -
Russell sets sights on first F1 points after P12 qualifying result
George Russell says he is aiming to come away from the Styrian Grand Prix with his first points in Formula 1 following a successful qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring. The...
11 Jul 2020 18:50 -
Russell: Alonso 'makes sense' for Renault, plays down young driver deprivation comments
George Russell has voiced his approval over the news that Fernando Alonso will return to the grid next year, stating the deal makes sense for both Alonso and Renault. 38-...
09 Jul 2020 16:32 -
Russell to take new power unit for Styrian GP
George Russell will take on a fresh power unit for this weekend's Styrian Grand Prix following his retirement from the first race of the season in Austria last Sunday. Foll...
09 Jul 2020 13:07 -
Williams' initial focus on ensuring the FW43 is 'reliable and raceable'
Williams' primary focus at the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season is making sure its car is “reliable and raceable”, rather than focusing on its speed. The Grov...
30 Jun 2020 13:37 -
Williams set to unveil new 2020 F1 livery on Friday
Williams will unveil its new livery for the 2020 season on Friday, one week before the season-opening race in Austria. Earlier this year, Williams launched the car before pre-s...
25 Jun 2020 12:14 -
Russell thanks sim racing for Williams simulator improvements
Williams driver George Russell has praised the world of esports and his involvement during the coronavirus outbreak, saying that it has helped him improve and become faster...
24 Jun 2020 09:09 -
Russell dominates final Virtual GP race
George Russell has won the final race in the Virtual Grand Prix series from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, dominating from start to finish. The victory marks four wins in a row...
14 Jun 2020 20:15 -
Who's racing in the final Virtual Grand Prix?
The final Virtual Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, as F1 rounds out the championship due to the fast-approaching real season. For the race on Sunday, five current F1 drivers w...
14 Jun 2020 10:05 -
Poll: What should Mercedes' driver pairing in 2021 be?
With major movements occurring in the driver market last month, silly season rumours have ramped up and currently, the most two desired seats in Formula 1 are open. Lewis Hamil...
11 Jun 2020 12:24 -
Five F1 drivers sign up for final Virtual GP
Five current Formula 1 drivers will take part in this weekend's Virtual Canadian Grand Prix, which is the final round in the Virtual GP series. The online championship has ...
11 Jun 2020 11:12 -
Russell cruises to Azerbaijan Virtual Grand Prix victory
George Russell has won the Azerbaijan Virtual Grand Prix, dominating the race from start to finish to take his third consecutive Virtual win. The Williams driver led the field ...
07 Jun 2020 20:21 -
Russell: Great to see teams 'looking to the future' with driver line-ups
George Russell is encouraged by seeing more Formula 1 teams take on younger driver line-ups. Earlier this month, Ferrari confirmed that it would field Charles Leclerc and Carlo...
28 May 2020 12:01 -
Bottas to Red Bull? - The latest driver market rumours
Earlier this month, major movements occurred in the driver market, kicked off by Sebastian Vettel's announcement that he would leave Ferrari at the end of 2020. The Italian...
25 May 2020 13:28 -
Russell dominates and cruises to Monaco Virtual GP victory
George Russell dominated around the streets of Monte Carlo in the Monaco Virtual GP, crossing the line over 35 seconds ahead of the rest of the field. Russell started the race ...
24 May 2020 20:25 -
Latifi aiming to push Russell 'as soon as possible'
Nicholas Latifi says he is aiming to get up to speed in Formula 1 and push his teammate George Russell as soon as he possibly can. After a number of years racing in the F...
21 May 2020 08:54 -
Norris in a win-win situation with Ricciardo as teammate - Russell
George Russell believes Daniel Ricciardo's swap to McLaren is a “win-win” situation for Lando Norris, who will gain from being alongside a proven race winne...
15 May 2020 09:02 -
Russell 'dearly missed' winning feeling after Virtual GP victory
George Russell says he “dearly missed” the feeling of winning a race following his triumph at the Spanish Virtual Grand Prix on Sunday. The Briton came out on ...
11 May 2020 11:38 -
Late Leclerc penalty gifts Virtual GP victory to Russell
A late-race penalty for Charles Leclerc ensured George Russell emerged as the victor of the Spanish Virtual Grand Prix. Russell claimed pole position in the preceding qualifyin...
10 May 2020 20:23 -
Russell: Streaming fulfilling sense of duty to entertain fans
George Russell says that streaming to fans is fulfilling his duty as a driver to entertain during the coronavirus pandemic. With the opening ten races of the 2020 season called...
07 May 2020 11:47 -
Who's racing in the Chinese Virtual Grand Prix?
The third Virtual Grand Prix takes place later today, with seven current F1 drivers signed up for the event. The series has been set up to provide fans with entertainment...
19 Apr 2020 10:05 -
Six F1 drivers sign up for Virtual Chinese Grand Prix
Six current Formula 1 drivers have signed up to take part in the Virtual Chinese Grand Prix this weekend around the Shanghai International Circuit. The venue was originally sch...
16 Apr 2020 11:15 -
Williams puts staff members on furlough amid coronavirus crisis
Williams has become the second team to announce that it has put some of its staff members on furlough due to the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, it was confirmed that Carlos S...
06 Apr 2020 14:36 -
Who's racing in the Virtual Vietnam Grand Prix?
The second Virtual Grand Prix takes places later today, around the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. The event is taking place as a means of entertainment on the same weekend t...
05 Apr 2020 13:56 -
Leclerc, Albon and Russell among five F1 drivers signed up for second Virtual GP
Five current Formula 1 drivers have signed up to take part in the second Virtual Grand Prix this weekend. Charles Leclerc will race along with Alexander Albon and George Russel...
02 Apr 2020 11:52 -
Bottas: One-year deal won't affect 2020 season
Valtteri Bottas affirms that his current one-year contract at Mercedes won't add extra pressure on his shoulders in 2020. Since joining the team in 2017, Bottas has been re...
01 Mar 2020 12:38 -
Russell saw 'constant' personal improvement in 2019
Williams driver George Russell has stated his intentions to become an even better driver in 2020, having felt like he improved greatly throughout the 2019 season. Russell belie...
21 Feb 2020 09:15 -
Russell encouraged by 'much better' Williams car
George Russell has spoken in praise of his new Williams car that made its debut at pre-season testing on Wednesday morning. The Briton set 73 laps during the four-hour session ...
19 Feb 2020 15:10 -
Russell 'would consider' Mercedes drive if it was offered
George Russell affirms that he would have to consider a switch to Mercedes if an offer came his way in the near future. The 2018 Formula 2 champion has been part of the Silver ...
23 Jan 2020 11:52 -
Russell: Getting Pirelli's F1 tyres to work is like solving a Rubik's Cube
George Russell has made the comparison of trying to solve a Rubick's Cube to getting Pirelli's Formula 1 tyres to work. In recent years, the operating window of the tyr...
08 Jan 2020 13:32 -
Russell confident Williams will 'definitely' be stronger in 2020
Williams will 'definitely' be stronger in 2020 following a miserable 2019 campaign, states George Russell. The Grove-based squad was stuck at the back of the field thro...
06 Jan 2020 15:16 -
Russell 'feeling good' despite tough debut F1 season
George Russell asserts that he has learned a lot from his rookie season in Formula 1 despite the challenge of consistently competing at the back of the field. Russell, al...
01 Jan 2020 09:35 -
Williams 'lucky' to have motivational drivers for 2020
Williams is lucky to have two drivers who are willing to motivate the team in 2020, says deputy team principal Claire Williams. The Grove-based squad has retained George Russel...
20 Dec 2019 17:16 -
'Williams has not done enough in my 24 months with the team' - Kubica
Robert Kubica has spoken out against the Williams team, saying that he feels the team did not do enough to sort out any issues in the two years he has spent with the team. Duri...
15 Dec 2019 15:48 -
GPToday.net's 2019 F1 driver rankings - #10 - George Russell
Having impressed many with his consistent performances in GP3 and Formula 2, there were high expectations for George Russell heading into his rookie year in Formula 1. The Brit...
14 Dec 2019 12:30 -
Russell completes 18-inch tyre testing in Abu Dhabi for Pirelli
George Russell brought the first of two days of 18-inch Formula 1 tyre testing to a close in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The 18-inch compounds will be used in the sport from 2021...
08 Dec 2019 15:55 -
Russell leads final day of Abu Dhabi testing
George Russell ended the second and final day of post-season testing in Abu Dhabi on top of the timesheets, posting a 1:37.204. The Briton was behind the wheel of the Mercedes ...
04 Dec 2019 15:25
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GP3ART Grand Prix20173
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2017
Statistics George Russell
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Amount of victories5
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Amount of podiums24
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Total races152
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Total races with points86
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Amount of poles7
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Times beaten team member (race)38
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Times beaten team member (qualis)30
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Average points per grandprix7
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Average starting position9
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Average finish position10
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Average positions gained0
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Highest position1
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DateGrand PrixQR
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5 - 7 Dec45
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28 - 30 Nov46
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21 - 23 Nov2
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7 - 9 Nov64
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24 - 26 Oct47
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17 - 19 Oct46
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3 - 5 Oct11
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19 - 21 Sep52
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5 - 7 Sep55
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29 - 31 Aug4
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Driver characteristics
- Team -
- Points 1,032
- Podiums 24
- Grand Prix 152
- Country United Kingdom
- Date of b. Feb 15 1998 (28)
- Place of b. King's Lynn, United Kingdom
- Weight 70 kg
- Length 1.85 m
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