George Russell says that Mercedes will have to take data from their new upgrade package “with a pinch of salt” this weekend in Monaco.
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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.
Russell credits set-up changes for Mercedes’ “surprise” bid for pole position
2023 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell admitted he was surprised by Mercedes’ performance in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix and disappointed to miss out on pole position.
“One session is enough”: F1 drivers back Domenicali’s call to cut practice
2023 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers say they should be given less time to practice at race weekends, following recent comments by the series’ CEO Stefano Domenicali.
Grid rule Alonso broke is necessary despite “painful” penalty – Verstappen
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onThe rule Fernando Alonso broke by lining up incorrectly on the starting grid is needed to prevent “silly” violations, says Max Verstappen.
Transcript: How Hamilton’s deficit to Russell was “all in the first sector”
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s radio messages from qualifying show how he lost increasing amounts of time to his team mate in the first sector of the lap.
Mercedes hope for better in Jeddah after Bahrain exposed “weakest point” of car
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes are hoping to discover their car is more competitive in this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on a circuit they believe will suit the W14 chassis better.
Russell says Red Bull ‘should win every race’ and he’s willing to ‘sacrifice’ season
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onA downbeat George Russell believes Red Bull’s championship victory is already a foregone conclusion after a single race.
Russell expects Mercedes to start closing gap to Red Bull with Bahrain upgrade
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell is confident that Mercedes has the potential to fight Red Bull in 2023 but expects a “challenging” start to the season in Bahrain.