Mercedes driver George Russell says his hope for the 2026 F1 season is to find himself in a title fight with Max Verstappen. read more »
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Early Formula 1 preseason favourite George Russell said he's ready to fight for a world championship and is relishing the chance to go head-to-head with old rival Max... read more »
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The new generation of Formula 1 cars weren't met with great enthusiasm by drivers when they were first tried in the simulator last year. But after the first real test of... read more »
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Say hello to the Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E PERFORMANCE! Tune in to our season launch as we formally introduce our 2026 car and get the thoughts from Toto Wolff, George Russell,... read more »
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Formula 1 2026 world championship favourite George Russell is confident Mercedes has produced a strong car for the upcoming season - but refused to declare it a potential title... read more »
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The opening F1 pre-season test in Barcelona has conjured a "positive" reaction from George Russell about Mercedes' 2026 challenger. The post George Russell... read more »
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Mercedes hit the ground running in testing, but hitting the ground with its chassis appears to be a thing of the past. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap on the final day of Formula 1's 2026 shakedown in Barcelona, while Mercedes conducted the most mileage across the week. The Ferrari... read more »
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George Russell and Mercedes blew away their F1 rivals on day four (Thursday, January 29) of the Barcelona shakedown. read more »
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Mercedes continued its 2026 preparations with a productive second day of running at the Barcelona Shakedown on 28 January, completing more than 180 laps as both George Russell... read more »
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Mercedes reportedly ended Day Four of F1's Barcelona pre-season test on top, with George Russell fastest ahead of team-mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli. The post Mercedes on top... read more »
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Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli end Barcelona shakedown on a high, posting a best time over a second quicker than closest rival. read more »
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Aston Martin finally appeared on track in the latter stages of the fourth day of the Barcelona Formula 1 shakedown, while Mercedes kept collecting miles and McLaren's day... read more »
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The Aston Martin AMR26 has been out on track in Barcelona. read more »
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Mercedes has delivered a strong start to the 2026 Formula 1 pre-season as Andrea Kimi Antonelli completed a full race simulation on day two.The Mercedes W17 ran reliably on... read more »
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Kimi Antonelli and George Russell set the pace, as McLaren finally makes its debut and Audi struggles. read more »
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If I was going to share my deepest darkest secrets with anyone on the F1 grid, it wouldn't be George Russell. read more »
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The 2026 F1 regulations are moving in a "good direction" as George Russell experiences "pretty exciting" outing at Barcelona. The post George Russell casts... read more »
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Mercedes F1 star George Russell has already started with the 2026 mind games, claiming Red Bull look 'like a brand-new team' after a strong showing in testing. read more »
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Mercedes driver George Russell believes Formula 1's 2026 regulations will provide more exciting races this year and said the complex new cars are more intuitive to drive... read more »
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George Russell admits to being impressed by both Audi and Haas as the pre-season shakedown got underway. read more »
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Two of Mercedes' rivals caught George Russell's attention on the first day of F1 2026 testing. read more »
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George Russell says he has been impressed by the amount of running completed by several rival teams, including Red Bull and Haas, during the opening day of Formula 1's... read more »
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Hear Isack Hadjar, George Russell, Valtteri Bottas and some of Formula 1's team principals as they react to day 1 of the Barcelona Shakedown. For more F1® videos, visit:... read more »
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Red Bull immediately showing good reliability caught George Russell's eye on Monday... read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 156 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 56 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 833 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 469 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 451 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 398 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 89 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 79 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 70 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |
