George Russell News
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | George Russell GBR | 154 |
Mercedes have revealed the exact cause of George Russell's sudden retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix could take "several months" to confirm due to complications.
Following a dramatic series of battles between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix, David Croft and Jamie Chadwick discuss on The F1 Show podcast how Mercedes should manage their drivers going forward.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has warned the team may turn future battles between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell "down a notch".
George Russell says the Formula 1 world championship is now Kimi Antonelli's to lose as his Mercedes team-mate profited from the Brit's retirement in Canada to open up a 43-point lead after five rounds.
Kimi Antonelli says he and Mercedes team-mate George Russell are still free to race despite their clash during Saturday's Sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.
George Russell says he did not need "validation" of his abilities after being outshone by Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli so far this season ahead of earning pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint.
George Russell insists his relationship with his Mercedes boss Toto Wolff remains rock solid and that he treats speculation over his future with the team as "just external noise".
George Russell returns from Formula 1's latest break this weekend in Canada aiming to kickstart his world championship challenge after team-mate Kimi Antonelli's hat-trick of wins saw the Italian teenager open up a 20-point lead over him at the top of the standings.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says George Russell "won't leave a stone unturned" in Formula 1's title race and expects his driver to bounce back at the next race in Montreal.
George Russell says his "smooth" driving style not being suited to the Miami International Autodrome has been the reason for his significant deficit to his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli at the Florida event.
George Russell admitted his surprise at Mercedes' streak of pole positions to start the season being ended by Lando Norris topping Miami Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying for McLaren.
George Russell says Kimi Antonelli's championship lead is "not even a consideration" at this stage of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
George Russell says Max Verstappen did not have the same complaints as rivals about the last era of Formula 1 cars as he “was winning” but admits he would “understand” if the four-time world champion walked away from the sport.
George Russell must treat his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli like "Lewis Hamilton in his peak" amid a developing title battle between the pair, according to Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle.
As the 2026 Formula 1 season pauses after the first three rounds, Sky Sports F1 rates the performances of the drivers so far.
George Russell pipped team-mate Kimi Antonelli to the fastest time of first practice in an early show of Mercedes strength around Suzuka ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.
George Russell won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix to get his world championship bid up and running as Mercedes overcame a gripping early challenge from Ferrari to finish first and second in Melbourne.
George Russell has revealed how watching Lando Norris celebrate his maiden F1 title win at the end of last season has "fuelled" him to try and emulate his compatriot this year.
George Russell has pinpointed Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc as Mercedes' main title threats ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
George Russell is "ready" to fight for a first F1 world championship in the 2026 season, says Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle.
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 179 |
| 2 | George Russell | 154 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 147 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | 108 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 97 |
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 179 |
| 2 | George Russell | 154 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 147 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | 108 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 97 |
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