Spanish GP
Russell Leads Mercedes 1‑2 in FP1 on New ‘Madring’ Layout
George Russell set the pace in the opening practice session at the brand‑new Madring circuit, giving Mercedes an early edge ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.
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Formula 1
Madrid Paddock Buzz: Russell’s Pragmatic Outlook, Rising Contenders and the 2026 Spanish GP Build‑Up
George Russell stays realistic while Madrid paddock buzzes with new rivalries and 2026 Spanish GP anticipation.
Italian Grand Prix
6 Winners and 5 Losers from the 2026 Italian Grand Prix
Monza’s 2026 race reshaped the championship, with key drivers gaining or losing crucial points.
Kimi Antonelli
Kimi Antonelli Stuns Monza: Back-of-the-Grid Hero Claims Italian GP Victory Over Russell
Kimi Antonelli delivers a masterclass drive at Monza, rising from the rear of the grid to claim a sensational Italian Grand Prix victory, holding off George Russell in a dramatic finish.
George Russell
George Russell Tops Final Practice at Italian Grand Prix
Mercedes’ George Russell sets fastest time in the last practice session of the Monza weekend, beating rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Italian Grand Prix
Russell tops final practice at Monza as Hamilton trails
George Russell set the fastest time in FP3 at the Italian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton a close second, shaping a tense showdown for Sunday’s race.
George Russell
George Russell Leads Monza Practice – Is He the Driver to Beat?
Mercedes’ Russell sets fastest lap in Monza practice, raising questions over Ferrari’s weekend plans.
Monza
Russell tops Friday practice at Monza ahead of the Italian Grand Prix
George Russell posted the fastest lap in Friday’s first practice at Monza, edging Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc as the championship battle intensifies.
George Russell
Kimi Antonelli To Assist George Russell In Monza Qualifying After Engine Penalty
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli will take the wheel for George Russell in Q1 at Monza, allowing the British driver to conserve energy after an engine grid penalty.
Mercedes
Russell Confirms Mercedes’ Team‑Work Strategy for Monza Qualifying
George Russell says Mercedes will cooperate in qualifying, with Kimi Antonelli set to tow him before Antonelli’s grid penalty.
Mercedes
Mercedes Confirm George Russell to Serve Grid Penalty at Upcoming Grand Prix
Mercedes have confirmed that George Russell will take a grid penalty for exceeding his engine allocation, but the team has yet to decide where he will start the race.
Mercedes
Mercedes' Reliability Woes: A Deep Dive into Lost Points in the 2026 Season
Formula1.com analyses the significant points deficit Mercedes has incurred due to reliability failures in the first half of the 2026 F1 season.