George Russell and Max Verstappen believe the performance of McLaren’s updated car could make Lando Norris one of the contenders this weekend.
George Russell articles archive
Russell would have been “furious” if Mercedes had split strategies
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes didn’t put their drivers on different strategies in the Singapore Grand Prix because George Russell would have been “furious” with the decision.
2023 Singapore Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onWhen Red Bull stumbled, one driver ensured he did not miss his chance to win. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Mercedes “could have finished first and second”, admits Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes missed an opportunity to score their first victory of the season and even take a one-two finish in Singapore last weekend, team principal Toto Wolff has admitted.
Sainz’s “perfect” weekend ends Red Bull’s run amid last lap heartbreak for Russell
Formula 1
Posted on“One day we’re going to get beaten” said Red Bull’s Christian Horner after their 15th win in a row at Monza. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jnr realised his prophecy in Singapore.
Hamilton says he wouldn’t have made a second pit stop in Russell’s position
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton isn’t convinced George Russell made the right call by pitting from second place during a Virtual Safety Car period in the Singapore Grand Prix.
Russell has “the most horrendous feeling” over “pathetic mistake” on last lap
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell said was heartbroken over the “pathetic” last lap error which cost him a podium finish in the Singapore Grand Prix.
Norris reveals he hit the same wall as Russell on the final lap
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris says he came close to crashing out on the final lap of the Singapore Grand Prix when he struck the same wall as George Russell.
Slowing Russell down was key to “perfect” Singapore win – Sainz
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr said he had to contain George Russell’s pace during the Singapore Grand Prix in order to hold off his rival for victory.
Sainz ends Red Bull’s winning streak in Singapore as Russell crashes on last lap
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr ended Red Bull’s unbeaten run in the 2023 season by holding off Lando Norris to win the Singapore Grand Prix.
Russell has pace to beat Ferraris for win “even if we’re third after turn one”
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell is confident of his chances of taking victory in the Singapore Grand Prix after qualifying on the front row of the grid.
Sainz beats Russell to Singapore pole as neither Red Bull reaches Q3
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr took pole position in a qualifying session full of surprises as Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez were eliminated in Q2.
GPDA director Russell on the three areas that most concern F1’s drivers
Interview
Posted onMercedes driver and Grand Prix Drivers Association director George Russell says the current field of 20 F1 drivers are “very united”.
Interview: Russell on fighting for titles and having ‘the greatest’ as a team mate
2023 F1 season
Posted onGeorge Russell has committed to Mercedes for two more years. He explained why he relishes the challenge of going up against Lewis Hamilton.
2023 Italian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMonza saw some drivers restricted by their cars, but others still stood out. Here are RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Italian Grand Prix.
Modify Rettifilo chicane to punish mistakes more, says Russell after penalty
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says he would like to see the Rettifilo chicane modified to help avoid drivers getting away with mistakes at the corner.
Russell improved his qualifying form by “accepting the pace of the car”
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says he has turned around his recent dip in qualifying form by accepting the limits of his car’s performance.
Hamilton and Russell expect another tough fight to reach Q3 at Monza
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Mercedes drivers are concerned they may find it difficult to make the cut for a place in the top ten on the starting grid for the Italian Grand Prix.
Hamilton’s new deal gives Russell confidence Mercedes will win again
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes driver George Russell says team mate Lewis Hamilton extending his contract is a sign the team will be stronger in the years to come.
Hamilton signs new deal to stay at Mercedes alongside Russell to 2025
2023 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton will remain at Mercedes for the next two seasons having agreed a further contract extension with the team he has driven for since 2013.