Russell: “Hamilton and Ferrari are serious rivals for the 2026 championship.”
Following Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari victory at the Spanish GP, George Russell described both his former teammate and Scuderia as the main rivals for the 2026 championship.
Following Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari victory at the Spanish GP, George Russell described both his former teammate and Scuderia as the main rivals for the 2026 championship.
According to reports in the Italian press, George Russell is extending his contract with Mercedes; the official announcement is expected during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend.
The FIA has designated this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg as a 'heat hazard' race, with track temperatures expected to exceed 50 degrees Celsius.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli rejected comparisons drawn between himself and Ayrton Senna, saying he was still early in his career and had achieved nothing compared to Senna's accomplishments.
George Russell spoke to F1.com about his 12-year relationship with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and the events leading up to the 2026 championship race.
Mercedes technical director James Allison rejected speculation that the team favored either Russell or Antonelli, stating that both drivers would receive equal support.
Toto Wolff has stated that he has consulted with team lawyers and is evaluating available options following George Russell's pit lane speeding penalty at the Monaco GP.
5 races, 4 wins. Who can stop Antonelli?
Antonelli secured his fourth consecutive victory, while Russell was sidelined by a power unit failure.
Russell won the sprint race after narrowly avoiding a collision with Antonelli.