Introducing reverse grids to sprint races “won’t work” to improve racing within them, says Mercedes’ George Russell.
George Russell articles archive
Ocon leads O’Ward in post-season test as Russell crashes
Formula 1
Posted onEsteban Ocon was fastest in Formula 1’s post-season test day at Yas Marina Circuit with a 1’24.393 lap, while George Russell crashed his Mercedes.
2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onWhile there was no surprise who won in Abu Dhabi, an unexpected driver hit the front at one stage. Here’s our verdict on all 20.
Banning F1 team staff from doing all 24 races “would be a good thing” – Russell
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell ended the season on a high with a podium but was one of several drivers who struggled with their health over the final races.
Ferrari ‘only half-did the job’ using Leclerc to keep Perez ahead of Russell – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari didn’t go far enough in their efforts to use Charles Leclerc to hold up George Russell, says Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
Unwell Russell calls second in championship for Mercedes a “massive relief”
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell said he was coughing throughout the Abu Dhabi GP but was pleased to secure second in the championship for Mercedes after “letting the side down a couple of times this year.”
Vote for your 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Sainz points finger at Russell and Gasly for ‘giving dirty air on purpose’ after Q1 exit
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr believes George Russell and Pierre Gasly compromised his qualifying lap by failing to get out of his way quickly enough in Q1.
Russell sets fastest lap of weekend as he leads McLarens in final practice
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell set the fastest time for the second time as practice came to an end at Yas Marina ahead of qualifying.
Russell quickest as test drivers replace 10 regulars in first practice session
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell set the quickest time in the opening practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in which 10 test drivers participated.
2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onAfter a controversial weekend, there were two drivers who stood above the rest. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Russell ‘didn’t see Verstappen and wasn’t fighting him’ in clash
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell accepted his penalty for colliding with Mas Verstappen during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, saying he did not realise his rival was trying to pass him.
Vote for your 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from qualifying day for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Street Circuit.
Russell fastest as final Vegas practice ends early after Albon hits wall
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell set the fastest time in final practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after a loose tyre brought an early end to running.
Russell suspects Las Vegas track won’t produce the exciting race it was designed for
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell is concerned the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit may not achieve its goal of producing close racing.
“Vast” Las Vegas Sphere is too big to be a distraction – Russell
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 won’t display certain colours on the Sphere to avoid distracting drivers, but George Russell says it’s so big that won’t be a concern.
Mercedes ‘won’t stumble at first hurdle’ in 2024, Russell insists
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell is confident that Mercedes will be able to start the 2024 Formula 1 season stronger than they have the last two years.
Russell’s radio complaints “a complete sideshow” to car trouble in Brazil – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff said he was less concerned about George Russell’s radio complaints during the Brazilian Grand Prix than the team’s lack of pace.
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso starred in the grand prix but how did he – and his 19 rivals – fare over F1’s entire weekend in Brazil? Here’s the RaceFans verdict.