Toto Wolff has called for calm after Mercedes protege George Russell finished fastest in both opening practice sessions on his debut for the team in Bahrain. read more »

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has warned Carlos Sainz that he 'does not see any way' the Spaniard will be making his Ferrari debut at the upcoming 'young... read more »

Mercedes stand-in George Russell topped his second consecutive practice session under the floodlights around the outer track of the Bahrain International Circuit on Friday. read more »

Pietro Fittipaldi admitted it felt "crazy" to make his F1 debut not only because of the action on track but also the pressure off it from all the cameras in the... read more »

Jack Aitken feels he still has work to do heading into his debut Formula 1 qualifying session at the Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »

Charles Leclerc said he "could bet on" George Russell taking victory in his debut with Mercedes at the Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »

George Russell took the plaudits of the Formula 1 paddock amid a skilled, timesheet-topping debut for Mercedes which has raised tantalising questions and prospects for Lewis... read more »

George Russell conceded to being "battered and bruised" after the first day as Lewis Hamilton's stand-in at Mercedes. read more »

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner praised Mercedes stand-in driver George Russell for doing a "solid job" in Bahrain practice on his first day in the world... read more »

After topping the opening practice on his Mercedes debut, George Russell continued to set the pace in the second session as drivers found it hard to keep their cars on the... read more »

George Russell maintained his strong start to his Mercedes debut as he completed a sweep of Friday's practice sessions at Formula 1's Sakhir Grand Prix. Williams... read more »

George Russell completed a Friday practice double on his debut for Mercedes ahead of the Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »

George Russell revelled in a dream practice debut with Mercedes to leave new team-mate Valtteri Bottas floundering around Bahrain's high-speed outer circuit. read more »

Free Practice One for the long-awaited Sakhir Grand Prix has officially concluded, and it was George Russell who was fastest on his Mercedes debut. read more »

George Russell makes flying start to life at Mercedes by setting the pace in the opening practice session for F1's Sakhir GP. read more »

Stepping in for Lewis Hamilton, George Russell set the pace in the opening free practice session for the Sakhir Grand Prix as drivers conquered the Outer layout of the Bahrain... read more »

George Russell remarkably set the pace on his practice debut for Mercedes standing in for Lewis Hamilton in Friday's opening session on F1's first experience of... read more »

George Russell set the pace in his first Mercedes appearance during opening practice for the Sakhir GP as Formula 1 got its first taste of the Bahrain outer loop layout read more »

George Russell seized his moment as Lewis Hamilton's replacement, grabbing his first practice P1 at the Sakhir GP. read more »

Pietro Fittipaldi will fulfil his lifelong dream of racing in F1 in Bahrain, but he admits his opportunity has not come "under the best circumstances". read more »

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel says he will do his best to try and help Mick Schumacher prepare for his F1 debut next season.  read more »

Jack Aitken has revealed his "impatience" prompted him to make first contact with Williams about replacing George Russell in Bahrain this weekend for his Formula 1 debut read more »

Charles Leclerc says he has "some hope" of George Russell being able to win for the Mercedes Formula 1 team in Bahrain this weekend read more »

The first grandson of a world champion to land a drive in F1, Pietro Fittipaldi, said his grandfather Emerson has told him to put "pedal to the metal" and... read more »

Jack Aitken is hopeful the short layout of the outer circuit in Bahrain will create "chaos" and aid his chances of scoring points on his Formula 1 debut this weekend.... read more »