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George Russell won the Australian Grand Prix from pole, beating Leclerc after a tight early battle and Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, then urged the FIA to immediately review the new battle-promoting modes—specifically the straight mode—citing reduced front-end grip and understeer as potential issues, with a next race in Shanghai on the horizon.
George Russell wins the Australian Grand Prix 2026 in Melbourne to give Mercedes a one-two with teammate Antonelli; Leclerc takes third ahead of Hamilton, while Norris holds off Verstappen for fifth, in a race launched by Oscar Piastri’s crash on the installation lap and featuring multiple retirements and strategic pit decisions.
Red Bull has lodged a protest against Mercedes driver George Russell over his driving behind the safety car at the Canadian Grand Prix, questioning his safety and adherence to regulations, which could potentially overturn his race victory.
During the Spanish Grand Prix, George Russell expressed concerns over Verstappen's tactics after a collision and a strategic error by Verstappen, who used hard tires that hindered his performance, leading to a penalty and a less competitive finish.
Tensions between Mercedes and Red Bull have resurfaced as Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff criticized Red Bull's Christian Horner, calling him a "yapping little terrier" for his comments on George Russell. The dispute follows a row between drivers Max Verstappen and George Russell, echoing the 2021 championship rivalry. Wolff defended Russell against Horner's "hysterical" remarks, suggesting Horner crossed a line. The situation highlights ongoing friction between the teams, with further responses expected from Horner.
The final media day of the Formula One season in Abu Dhabi was marked by a heated exchange between George Russell and Max Verstappen. Russell publicly addressed Verstappen's previous comments, accusing him of bullying and making aggressive remarks. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff joined Russell to criticize Red Bull's Christian Horner for his comments on Russell's mental state. The incident has reignited tensions between the teams, with Verstappen dismissing Russell's claims and calling him a "loser." The rivalry is expected to continue into the next season.
Max Verstappen has labeled George Russell a "backstabber" following a dispute over Russell's alleged lobbying of stewards for a penalty against Verstappen in Qatar. Verstappen denied Russell's claim that he threatened him, criticizing Russell for his behavior and comments about past incidents. Russell, in turn, accused Verstappen of being enabled by others and referenced past controversies involving Lewis Hamilton. The tension between the two drivers continues as they prepare for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen expressed his frustration and loss of respect for George Russell after Russell pushed for a penalty that cost Verstappen pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix. The incident occurred when Russell complained about Verstappen's slow pace on the racing line during qualifying, leading to a one-place grid penalty for Verstappen. Verstappen criticized Russell's behavior during the stewards' meeting and accused him of being two-faced, stating that he was disappointed by the situation. Despite the penalty, Verstappen went on to win the race.
George Russell has raised concerns about the right side of the Qatar GP grid being at a disadvantage due to a dirty track, which could affect Max Verstappen, who received a one-place grid penalty for driving too slowly in Q3. This penalty moves Verstappen to P2, while Russell takes pole position. Russell noted that drivers starting from the right side struggled during the Sprint race, and he hopes the track will be cleaned to ensure fair competition.
Max Verstappen secured a surprise pole position for the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix, narrowly beating George Russell by 0.055 seconds in the final moments of qualifying. Lando Norris took third place, while Verstappen's pole marks his first since June. Despite his success, Verstappen was noted by Race Control for allegedly impeding Russell on his cooldown lap. The top ten also included Oscar Piastri, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz, Fernando Alonso, Sergio Perez, and Kevin Magnussen.
George Russell secured pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix with a time of 1m32.312s, surpassing Carlos Sainz in a competitive Q3 session. Pierre Gasly impressed by taking third, splitting the Ferraris. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris completed the third row, while Lewis Hamilton struggled, ending up 10th after a lap-time deletion. Franco Colapinto's crash ended Q2 prematurely, and Sergio Perez was eliminated in Q1, starting 16th.
George Russell secured pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, edging out Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly in a qualifying session delayed by a crash involving Williams rookie Franco Colapinto. Colapinto's accident caused significant damage and a 20-minute delay, but Russell managed to clinch the top spot with a time of 1m32.312s. Sainz and Gasly followed closely, with Gasly achieving a personal best for Alpine. The session saw mixed results for other drivers, including Max Verstappen in fifth and Lewis Hamilton in tenth.
The starting grid for the 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix has been adjusted, with George Russell and Carlos Sainz on the front row. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, title contenders, will start from the third row, needing strategic finishes to keep the championship battle alive. Valtteri Bottas has been penalized, moving from 19th to 20th. The grid remains provisional pending FIA confirmation.
George Russell secured pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly completing the top three. Max Verstappen, starting fifth, can clinch the drivers' championship if he and Lando Norris, starting sixth, finish in their qualifying positions. This race marks Russell's third pole of the season, while Verstappen has never won from fifth on the grid. Lando Norris, starting outside the top three for only the third time in 14 races, has never won from outside the top five.
Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets on the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, with George Russell in second place. The day saw a different format due to a red flag incident and no lunch break. Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda also had strong showings, while Alex Albon completed the most laps. The teams will now analyze the data ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.