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F1 heat hazard declared for fourth time this season
The Singapore Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race, the second weekend in a row that the designation has been used in Formula 1 and the fourth time this year.
October 8, 2026Russell says his 'confidence is back and growing'
George Russell says he "doesn't feel lost any more" as he seeks to end a difficult season on a high and chase down team-mate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead.
October 1, 2026Russell wins despite late Verstappen challenge
Mercedes' George Russell holds off a late challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win an Azerbaijan Grand Prix enlivened by two late safety car periods.
September 26, 2026Antonelli 'comes back to earth' with qualifying crash
Kimi Antonelli says he is "very mad" about his crash in qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which means he will start from 16th on the grid.
September 25, 2026Russell takes pole in Baku as Antonelli hits wall
George Russell takes pole position for Mercedes at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as his team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashes out.
September 25, 2026Russell fastest from Antonelli in Baku practice
Mercedes driver George Russell heads both Friday practice sessions at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
September 24, 2026Are Leclerc's crashes becoming a problem for Ferrari? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Italian Grand Prix.
September 8, 2026From chess to battle for pole, Gasly has Russell covered at Monza
Pierre Gasly delivered the biggest surprise pole position in F1 for years in Italy as the leading contenders had scrappy qualifying sessions.
September 5, 2026Norris beats Russell to pole in Dutch hat-trick for McLaren - Reuters
Norris beats Russell to pole in Dutch hat-trick for McLaren Reuters
August 22, 2026Russell wins Dutch GP sprint from pole position
Mercedes' George Russell leads from start to finish to win the sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix.
August 22, 2026Russell proud of resilience after string of problems
George Russell says he has had to be "the most resilient I've ever been" to cope with the string of problems that have affected his title challenge.
July 23, 2026Russell 'infuriated' by straight-line issue that leaves him 'powerless'
George Russell says a "serious issue" with the straight-line performance of his Mercedes is making his title fight with Kimi Antonelli "impossible".
July 18, 2026Did F1 miss trick with British GP safety-car finish? - Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
July 7, 2026Did Russell's pole set dangerous precedent? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Austrian Grand Prix.
June 30, 2026Relief for Russell as he returns to winning ways
After winning the Austrian Grand Prix, George Russell has another victory to his name in 2026, and the relief in him was almost palpable, says Andrew Benson.
June 28, 2026How Russell's quick thinking produced unexpected pole
Quick thinking, experience and a "magic lap" come together to produce an unexpected pole position for George Russell at the Austrian Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.
June 27, 2026Antonelli leads Russell in Austrian first practice
Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.
June 26, 2026Antonelli-Russell contrast could hardly be more stark
In Monaco, "everything clicked" for Kimi Antonelli but his Mercedes team-mate George Russell was "beyond frustration" after another race without points.
June 7, 2026Russell perplexed by struggles having arrived in Monaco playing mind games
George Russell tried playing a few mind games with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli but is now the one "scratching my head".
June 6, 2026Russell edges Antonelli to claim Canada pole 'out of nowhere'
George Russell beats Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to take pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix.
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F1 heat hazard declared for fourth time this season
The Singapore Grand Prix made its debut on the F1 calendar in 2008 The Singapore Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race, the second weekend in a row that the designation has been used in For
Russell says his 'confidence is back and growing'
George Russell has won races in Australia, Austria and Azerbaijan this season George Russell says he "doesn't feel lost any more" as he seeks to end a difficult season on a high and chase down team-m
Russell wins despite late Verstappen challenge
George Russell crosses the finish line with Max Verstappen less than two tenths of a second behind Mercedes' George Russell held off a late challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win an Azerbaij
Russell takes pole in Baku as Antonelli hits wall
George Russell beat Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by a massive 0.837 seconds George Russell took an imperious pole position for Mercedes at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as his team-mate and championship lea
Antonelli 'comes back to earth' with qualifying crash
Kimi Antonelli's qualifying ended early when he hit the wall and broke the suspension on his Mercedes Kimi Antonelli says his crash in qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was "stupid" and "a good
Russell fastest from Antonelli in Baku practice
George Russell's most recent grand prix victory was in Austria in June Mercedes driver George Russell headed both practice sessions at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Briton led team-mate Kimi Antone
Russell hindered or just Antonelli brilliance? - F1 Q&A
George Russell trails Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli by 66 points in the drivers' championship Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli climbed from 19th on the grid to win the Italian Grand Prix - his home race
From chess to battle for pole, Gasly has Russell covered at Monza
Pierre Gasly has had the second-longest wait for a pole position in F1 history, with it coming in his 190th grand prix. Only Sergio Perez has had a longer wait, with his first pole coming in his 215th
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Russell wins Dutch GP sprint from pole position
George Russell has won three sprint races from pole position this season Mercedes' George Russell led from start to finish to win the sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix. Russell led a train of four
Russell proud of resilience after string of problems
George Russell is 50 points behind Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the drivers' championship George Russell says he has had to be "the most resilient I've ever been" to cope with the string of p
Russell 'infuriated' by straight-line issue that leaves him 'powerless'
George Russell will start the Belgian Grand Prix from third place because of a 10-place grid penalty for McLaren's Lando Norris George Russell says a "serious issue" with the straight-line performanc
Did F1 miss trick with British GP safety-car finish? - Q&A
Safety car software error 'frustrating' Charles Leclerc added a second win for Ferrari in three races at a dramatic British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Mercedes' George Russell finished second and Le
Did Russell's pole set dangerous precedent? F1 Q&A
George Russell set his pole position time in Austria shortly after Red Bull's Max Verstappen crashed into the barrier at Turn Nine Mercedes' George Russell took his second win of the season with vict
Relief for Russell as he returns to winning ways
Russell's weekend showed 'maturity and expereince' Finally, George Russell has another victory to his name in 2026, and the relief in him was almost palpable. The Mercedes driver’s win in the Austri
How Russell's quick thinking produced unexpected pole
George Russell has been on pole position four times this season Quick thinking, experience and a "magic lap" came together to produce an unexpected pole position for George Russell at the Austrian Gr
Antonelli leads Russell in Austrian first practice
Teenager Kimi Antonelli leads Lewis Hamilton in the drivers' championship by 41 points Kimi Antonelli led George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix. The Itali
Antonelli-Russell contrast could hardly be more stark
Kimi Antonelli - who jumped in the harbour to celebrate victory - is the youngest driver to win the Monaco Grand Prix The contrast between the Mercedes drivers - and supposed title rivals - after the
Monaco GP: George Russell, Kimi Antonelli reveal outcome of Mercedes talks about racing after Canada battles
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli can continue to race "freely" despite their close calls when going wheel to wheel last time out in Canada; watch Friday's practice sessions for the Monaco Grand Prix
Russell edges Antonelli to claim Canada pole 'out of nowhere'
George Russell backed up his win in the sprint with pole position for Sunday's race George Russell beat Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with the very la