George Russell

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team
United Kingdom
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Russell's first season with Mercedes could not have gone much smoother for the former Williams driver. Earning both his first pole position and first race win in Formula One. Russell regularly outperformed teammate Lewis Hamilton in 2022, making the podium a total of eight times and leading 100 laps by the final go in Abu Dhabi. The driver of the No. 63 finished in the Top 5 fifteen times out of the first 16 races, earning him the nickname "Mr. Consistency" by both the fans and broadcast media alike. Russell picked up championship points 20 times out of his 22 race starts, having only one DNF at his home track, Silverstone. Many of Russell's mistakes on track can be attributed to the understandable difference in handling between Mercedes' W13 and the Williams FW43B, though his occasional recklessness behind the wheel is oddly reminiscent of an early Red Bull-era Max Verstappen. Russell is one to watch as a potential challenger for the World Championship going into 2023, as Mercedes is looking to prove they're still in contention for the title despite Red Bull's recent dominance. Read Past Outlooks
Fast Final Practice
Formula One
December 6, 2025
Russell stormed to the top of the timesheets in the final practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, marginally leading Lando Norris and Max Verstappen ahead of an all-important Qualifying hour, Formula1.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The good pace in recent weeks of Mercedes showed during FP3 at the Yas Marina Circuit. Russell was able to find a small advantage and turn a lap of 1:23.334 on soft tyres. He would edge Norris by just 0.004-seconds to top the timing sheets in this final practice ahead of pole qualifying. Russell looks like a decent contender to challenge the podium this weekend in Abu Dhabi.
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Uneven weekend
Formula One
December 3, 2025
Russell finished sixth in the Qatar Grand Prix F1 race at Lusail International Circuit on Sunday.
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Runner-up Finish in Vegas
Formula One
November 24, 2025
Russell finished second in the Las Vegas Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit on Saturday night.
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Tops FP3 in Las Vegas
Formula One
November 21, 2025
Russell set the pace during third and final practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver leading the way in a session that featured tricky conditions - while both McLarens ended the hour at the bottom of the timesheets, Formula1.com reports.
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Strong showing in Brazil
Formula One
November 11, 2025
Russell finished fourth at the Brazilian Grand Prix F1 race at Autódromo José Carlos Pace on Sunday.
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Frustrating Mexican GP
Formula One
October 29, 2025
Russell finished seventh in the Mexico City Grand Prix F1 race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on Sunday.
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