In a wet final practice session at the British Grand Prix, Mercedes showcased their dominance, securing a 1-2 finish with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton leading the pack. Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, and Max Verstappen rounded out the top five, underlining the team’s strength in varying conditions.
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George Russell topped a rain-soaked FP3 session at the British Grand Prix, outpacing Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in a close battle. The wet conditions resulted in a thrilling qualifying preview, with Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, and Max Verstappen also impressing on the timesheets. Catch up on the latest Formula 1 news and action as the British GP unfolds.
George Russell has acknowledged the incredible job Mercedes has done with their recent upgrades, as they gear up for the highly anticipated British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend. The racing driver praised his team’s efforts, stating that they have been ‘gifted a race victory’ in Austria, their first win since Brazil 2022.
George Russell has expressed his opinion that the Formula 1 aerodynamic testing allocations should be based on points, rather than championship position. The current system, which grants more testing time to lower-ranked teams, has faced criticism from the Mercedes driver, who believes a points-based approach would create a more competitive championship.
The Austrian Grand Prix was a thriller, with George Russell claiming Mercedes’ first win since 2022. However, it was the intense battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris that stole the show. Our Formula 1 Power Rankings judges have weighed in on the performances of the drivers, and the results are in.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team principal Toto Wolff has heaped praise on George Russell for his superb victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, marking a welcome return to the top step of the podium for the team. Wolff emphasized Russell’s pace and ability to capitalize on the opportunity, expressing optimism about the team’s prospects at the upcoming British Grand Prix.
In a post-race analysis, Mercedes revealed that the floor damage on Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 car during the Austrian Grand Prix had a significant impact, costing him approximately ‘two and a half tenths’ per lap. This damage likely contributed to Hamilton’s distant fourth-place finish at the Red Bull Ring, as teammate George Russell secured Mercedes’ first win since November 2022.
George Russell has revealed that he took inspiration from Fernando Alonso’s legendary start at the 2011 Spanish Grand Prix to seize the lead from fourth on the grid in Sunday’s race. The Mercedes driver’s bold move, reminiscent of Alonso’s slingshot past the front-row starters, earned him the lead, at least temporarily, before eventual winner Max Verstappen overtook him. Despite missing out on a podium finish, Russell was satisfied with his performance, attributing his success to a calculated risk.
In a thrilling start to the Spanish Grand Prix, George Russell revealed that he drew inspiration from Fernando Alonso’s phenomenal 2011 start to seize the lead from fourth on the grid. The Mercedes driver utilized a clever slingshot maneuver to overtake both Lando Norris and Max Verstappen on the outside, but was ultimately unable to hold onto the lead.
McLaren’s Lando Norris has secured pole position for the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix, edging out Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The Mercedes duo, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, will line up on the second row of the grid. Fans can tune in to the live broadcast in almost every country worldwide to catch all the thrilling on-track action from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.