Lewis Hamilton says his Mercedes team will keep working to catch Red Bull after taking a double podium finish at the Spanish Grand Prix.
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Russell given formal warning for collision with Hamilton in qualifying
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell has been given a formal warning by the stewards after colliding with his team mate during qualifying.
Better for passing, hard on the neck, “mighty quick”: Drivers praise track change
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers said the removal of the chicane at the Circuit de Catalunya has created two spectacular corners which should aid overtaking.
Hamilton targets single-lap gains after ‘struggling to get into top 10’
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Mercedes need to improve their performance over a single lap after he finished today’s practice session outside the top 10.
Russell “venting” over lost third place prompted radio call from Wolff
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff spoke to him during the race to calm him down after he “vented my frustration” on the radio.
Russell “kicking myself” after qualifying disappointment
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes driver George Russell says he failed to fully realise the potential of his car after qualifying eighth for the Monaco Grand Prix.
Hamilton “definitely felt the improvements” from Mercedes’ upgrade
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he could feel the gains Mercedes has made with its upgraded car but doesn’t expect them to be contenders for pole position this weekend.
Russell expects to learn little from Mercedes’ upgrade package in Monaco
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says that Mercedes will have to take data from their new upgrade package “with a pinch of salt” this weekend in Monaco.
Russell calls F1’s new pre-race driver introduction an unwelcome distraction
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell is not keen on Formula 1’s new pre-race driver introductions, saying it’s ‘the American way, but it’s not for me’.
Mercedes’ car isn’t working in Miami and “just went slower and slower” – Russell
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says Mercedes have become less competitive throughout the weekend after its worst qualifying performance of the season so far.
Drivers fear racing will be “really difficult” in Miami despite new track surface
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers are concerned overtaking will remain difficult at the Miami International Autodrome despite the new surface laid for the track’s second race.
Russell won’t change how he races Verstappen after move which “upset” rival
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says he won’t race Max Verstappen any differently after angering the world champion when they collided in Baku.
F1 drivers blame shortened DRS zone for lack of overtaking in Baku
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers questioned the decision to shorten the DRS zone on the main straight after struggling to overtake each other during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Stroll’s “questionable” driving led to surprise pit entry pass – Russell
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell questioned whether Lance Stroll’s driving was within the rules after overtaking his rival on the way into the pits during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Mercedes dismiss Verstappen’s criticism of Russell: “He defended well”
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen’s vehement criticism of George Russell’s driving following the collision between the pair in yesterday’s sprint race left Mercedes’ team principal unmoved.
Furious Verstappen brands Russell a ‘d*******’ after sprint race clash
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen was left fuming at George Russell after the pair collided on the first lap of the sprint race.
“Rogue decisions” by race control and latest sausage kerb injury concern Russell
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes driver and Grand Prix Drivers Association director George Russell has urged the FIA to pay more attention to drivers over safety and calls made by race control.
Mercedes unsure whether gains seen in Melbourne were ‘track-specific’
2023 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes’ most competitive performance of the season so far in Melbourne last week has left its drivers wondering whether this is the shape of things to come.
Mercedes defend call to pit Russell from lead after ‘very surprising’ red flag
2023 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes are convinced they made the right decision to pit George Russell during an early Safety Car period despite the red flag taking his advantage away.
Poor visibility in F1 car cockpits contributing to grid penalties, say drivers
2023 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onThe limited visibility in Formula 1 cars is part of the reason why two drivers have been penalised for failing to line up correctly at the start, say their rivals.