GEORGE RUSSELL NEWS

Finishes fifth at Saudi Arabia Russell finished fifth in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix F1 race at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on Sunday.

Impact Russell rounded into form as the weekend progressed, and the peak came in qualifying when he landed his Mercedes third on the grid. However, he struggled in the second half of the race on a hard set of tires, allowing Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, despite each making mistakes at various points of the weekend. Though it was a disappointing conclusion to the grand prix, Russell has finished no worse than fifth through five races this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Runner-up Finish in Bahrain Russell finished second in the Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Sakhir Circuit on Sunday evening.

Impact The Mercedes star overcame the 1-spot grid penalty with a quick overtake of Charles Leclerc on the opening lap. Russell would then immediately come under fire from Lando Norris but would hold strong to keep P2 until his opening pitstop. After stops cycled through he would regain second-place by lap 18 and dig in for the long haul. Russell couldn't run down the faster Oscar Piastri but he would hold off Norris to claim the impressive runner-up finish in Bahrain.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Runner-up Finish in Bahrain Russell finished second in the Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Sakhir Circuit on Sunday evening.

Impact The Mercedes star overcame the 1-spot grid penalty with a quick overtake of Charles Leclerc on the opening lap. Russell would then immediately come under fire from Lando Norris but would hold strong to keep P2 until his opening pitstop. After stops cycled through he would regain second-place by lap 18 and dig in for the long haul. Russell couldn't run down the faster Oscar Piastri but he would hold off Norris to claim the impressive runner-up finish in Bahrain.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Runner-up Finish in Bahrain Russell finished second in the Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Sakhir Circuit on Sunday evening.

Impact The Mercedes star overcame the 1-spot grid penalty with a quick overtake of Charles Leclerc on the opening lap. Russell would then immediately come under fire from Lando Norris but would hold strong to keep P2 until his opening pitstop. After stops cycled through he would regain second-place by lap 18 and dig in for the long haul. Russell couldn't run down the faster Oscar Piastri but he would hold off Norris to claim the impressive runner-up finish in Bahrain.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Runner-up Finish in Bahrain Russell finished second in the Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Sakhir Circuit on Sunday evening.

Impact The Mercedes star overcame the 1-spot grid penalty with a quick overtake of Charles Leclerc on the opening lap. Russell would then immediately come under fire from Lando Norris but would hold strong to keep P2 until his opening pitstop. After stops cycled through he would regain second-place by lap 18 and dig in for the long haul. Russell couldn't run down the faster Oscar Piastri but he would hold off Norris to claim the impressive runner-up finish in Bahrain.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Runner-up Finish in Bahrain Russell finished second in the Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Sakhir Circuit on Sunday evening.

Impact The Mercedes star overcame the 1-spot grid penalty with a quick overtake of Charles Leclerc on the opening lap. Russell would then immediately come under fire from Lando Norris but would hold strong to keep P2 until his opening pitstop. After stops cycled through he would regain second-place by lap 18 and dig in for the long haul. Russell couldn't run down the faster Oscar Piastri but he would hold off Norris to claim the impressive runner-up finish in Bahrain.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Runner-up Finish in Bahrain Russell finished second in the Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Sakhir Circuit on Sunday evening.

Impact The Mercedes star overcame the 1-spot grid penalty with a quick overtake of Charles Leclerc on the opening lap. Russell would then immediately come under fire from Lando Norris but would hold strong to keep P2 until his opening pitstop. After stops cycled through he would regain second-place by lap 18 and dig in for the long haul. Russell couldn't run down the faster Oscar Piastri but he would hold off Norris to claim the impressive runner-up finish in Bahrain.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Runner-up Finish in Bahrain Russell finished second in the Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Sakhir Circuit on Sunday evening.

Impact The Mercedes star overcame the 1-spot grid penalty with a quick overtake of Charles Leclerc on the opening lap. Russell would then immediately come under fire from Lando Norris but would hold strong to keep P2 until his opening pitstop. After stops cycled through he would regain second-place by lap 18 and dig in for the long haul. Russell couldn't run down the faster Oscar Piastri but he would hold off Norris to claim the impressive runner-up finish in Bahrain.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Runner-up Finish in Bahrain Russell finished second in the Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Sakhir Circuit on Sunday evening.

Impact The Mercedes star overcame the 1-spot grid penalty with a quick overtake of Charles Leclerc on the opening lap. Russell would then immediately come under fire from Lando Norris but would hold strong to keep P2 until his opening pitstop. After stops cycled through he would regain second-place by lap 18 and dig in for the long haul. Russell couldn't run down the faster Oscar Piastri but he would hold off Norris to claim the impressive runner-up finish in Bahrain.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Runner-up Finish in Bahrain Russell finished second in the Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Sakhir Circuit on Sunday evening.

Impact The Mercedes star overcame the 1-spot grid penalty with a quick overtake of Charles Leclerc on the opening lap. Russell would then immediately come under fire from Lando Norris but would hold strong to keep P2 until his opening pitstop. After stops cycled through he would regain second-place by lap 18 and dig in for the long haul. Russell couldn't run down the faster Oscar Piastri but he would hold off Norris to claim the impressive runner-up finish in Bahrain.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Runner-up Finish in Bahrain Russell finished second in the Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Sakhir Circuit on Sunday evening.

Impact The Mercedes star overcame the 1-spot grid penalty with a quick overtake of Charles Leclerc on the opening lap. Russell would then immediately come under fire from Lando Norris but would hold strong to keep P2 until his opening pitstop. After stops cycled through he would regain second-place by lap 18 and dig in for the long haul. Russell couldn't run down the faster Oscar Piastri but he would hold off Norris to claim the impressive runner-up finish in Bahrain.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Runner-up Finish in Bahrain Russell finished second in the Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Sakhir Circuit on Sunday evening.

Impact The Mercedes star overcame the 1-spot grid penalty with a quick overtake of Charles Leclerc on the opening lap. Russell would then immediately come under fire from Lando Norris but would hold strong to keep P2 until his opening pitstop. After stops cycled through he would regain second-place by lap 18 and dig in for the long haul. Russell couldn't run down the faster Oscar Piastri but he would hold off Norris to claim the impressive runner-up finish in Bahrain.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Grid Penalty at Bahrain Mercedes drivers Russell and Kimi Antonelli have both been hit with one-place grid penalties for the Bahrain Grand Prix, following rule breaches in Saturday's Qualifying session, F...

Impact Both Mercedes drivers showed great speed and qualified second- and fourth-place respectively. However, the stewards penalized Russell and Antonelli after the qualifying session for a breach of rules. The pair entered the fast lane on pit road before the Q2 session resumed after Esteban Ocon's crash. Russell will now start third on the grid in Sunday's Bahrain GP.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Grid Penalty at Bahrain Mercedes drivers Russell and Kimi Antonelli have both been hit with one-place grid penalties for the Bahrain Grand Prix, following rule breaches in Saturday's Qualifying session, F...

Impact Both Mercedes drivers showed great speed and qualified second- and fourth-place respectively. However, the stewards penalized Russell and Antonelli after the qualifying session for a breach of rules. The pair entered the fast lane on pit road before the Q2 session resumed after Esteban Ocon's crash. Russell will now start third on the grid in Sunday's Bahrain GP.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Grid Penalty at Bahrain Mercedes drivers Russell and Kimi Antonelli have both been hit with one-place grid penalties for the Bahrain Grand Prix, following rule breaches in Saturday's Qualifying session, F...

Impact Both Mercedes drivers showed great speed and qualified second- and fourth-place respectively. However, the stewards penalized Russell and Antonelli after the qualifying session for a breach of rules. The pair entered the fast lane on pit road before the Q2 session resumed after Esteban Ocon's crash. Russell will now start third on the grid in Sunday's Bahrain GP.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Grid Penalty at Bahrain Mercedes drivers Russell and Kimi Antonelli have both been hit with one-place grid penalties for the Bahrain Grand Prix, following rule breaches in Saturday's Qualifying session, F...

Impact Both Mercedes drivers showed great speed and qualified second- and fourth-place respectively. However, the stewards penalized Russell and Antonelli after the qualifying session for a breach of rules. The pair entered the fast lane on pit road before the Q2 session resumed after Esteban Ocon's crash. Russell will now start third on the grid in Sunday's Bahrain GP.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Grid Penalty at Bahrain Mercedes drivers Russell and Kimi Antonelli have both been hit with one-place grid penalties for the Bahrain Grand Prix, following rule breaches in Saturday's Qualifying session, F...

Impact Both Mercedes drivers showed great speed and qualified second- and fourth-place respectively. However, the stewards penalized Russell and Antonelli after the qualifying session for a breach of rules. The pair entered the fast lane on pit road before the Q2 session resumed after Esteban Ocon's crash. Russell will now start third on the grid in Sunday's Bahrain GP.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in Japan Russell finished fifth in the Japanese Grand Prix F1 race at Suzuka Circuit on Sunday.

Impact Russell had high expectations entering the weekend and looked to have the potential to compete with the McLarens and Max Verstappen. Given the difficulty of passing at Suzuka, qualifying was particularly important this weekend and Russell was left disappointed with his performance. He tried to keep his tires cool on his final push lap to save grip for the final sector, but he struggled to find pace in Sector 1 as a result. That left Russell to start fifth on the grid, the place he also finished. Despite the disappointment, he has driven consistently to begin the season and should remain in podium contention at Bahrain.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in Japan Russell finished fifth in the Japanese Grand Prix F1 race at Suzuka Circuit on Sunday.

Impact Russell had high expectations entering the weekend and looked to have the potential to compete with the McLarens and Max Verstappen. Given the difficulty of passing at Suzuka, qualifying was particularly important this weekend and Russell was left disappointed with his performance. He tried to keep his tires cool on his final push lap to save grip for the final sector, but he struggled to find pace in Sector 1 as a result. That left Russell to start fifth on the grid, the place he also finished. Despite the disappointment, he has driven consistently to begin the season and should remain in podium contention at Bahrain.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in Japan Russell finished fifth in the Japanese Grand Prix F1 race at Suzuka Circuit on Sunday.

Impact Russell had high expectations entering the weekend and looked to have the potential to compete with the McLarens and Max Verstappen. Given the difficulty of passing at Suzuka, qualifying was particularly important this weekend and Russell was left disappointed with his performance. He tried to keep his tires cool on his final push lap to save grip for the final sector, but he struggled to find pace in Sector 1 as a result. That left Russell to start fifth on the grid, the place he also finished. Despite the disappointment, he has driven consistently to begin the season and should remain in podium contention at Bahrain.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in Japan Russell finished fifth in the Japanese Grand Prix F1 race at Suzuka Circuit on Sunday.

Impact Russell had high expectations entering the weekend and looked to have the potential to compete with the McLarens and Max Verstappen. Given the difficulty of passing at Suzuka, qualifying was particularly important this weekend and Russell was left disappointed with his performance. He tried to keep his tires cool on his final push lap to save grip for the final sector, but he struggled to find pace in Sector 1 as a result. That left Russell to start fifth on the grid, the place he also finished. Despite the disappointment, he has driven consistently to begin the season and should remain in podium contention at Bahrain.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in Japan Russell finished fifth in the Japanese Grand Prix F1 race at Suzuka Circuit on Sunday.

Impact Russell had high expectations entering the weekend and looked to have the potential to compete with the McLarens and Max Verstappen. Given the difficulty of passing at Suzuka, qualifying was particularly important this weekend and Russell was left disappointed with his performance. He tried to keep his tires cool on his final push lap to save grip for the final sector, but he struggled to find pace in Sector 1 as a result. That left Russell to start fifth on the grid, the place he also finished. Despite the disappointment, he has driven consistently to begin the season and should remain in podium contention at Bahrain.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in Japan Russell finished fifth in the Japanese Grand Prix F1 race at Suzuka Circuit on Sunday.

Impact Russell had high expectations entering the weekend and looked to have the potential to compete with the McLarens and Max Verstappen. Given the difficulty of passing at Suzuka, qualifying was particularly important this weekend and Russell was left disappointed with his performance. He tried to keep his tires cool on his final push lap to save grip for the final sector, but he struggled to find pace in Sector 1 as a result. That left Russell to start fifth on the grid, the place he also finished. Despite the disappointment, he has driven consistently to begin the season and should remain in podium contention at Bahrain.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in Japan Russell finished fifth in the Japanese Grand Prix F1 race at Suzuka Circuit on Sunday.

Impact Russell had high expectations entering the weekend and looked to have the potential to compete with the McLarens and Max Verstappen. Given the difficulty of passing at Suzuka, qualifying was particularly important this weekend and Russell was left disappointed with his performance. He tried to keep his tires cool on his final push lap to save grip for the final sector, but he struggled to find pace in Sector 1 as a result. That left Russell to start fifth on the grid, the place he also finished. Despite the disappointment, he has driven consistently to begin the season and should remain in podium contention at Bahrain.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in Japan Russell finished fifth in the Japanese Grand Prix F1 race at Suzuka Circuit on Sunday.

Impact Russell had high expectations entering the weekend and looked to have the potential to compete with the McLarens and Max Verstappen. Given the difficulty of passing at Suzuka, qualifying was particularly important this weekend and Russell was left disappointed with his performance. He tried to keep his tires cool on his final push lap to save grip for the final sector, but he struggled to find pace in Sector 1 as a result. That left Russell to start fifth on the grid, the place he also finished. Despite the disappointment, he has driven consistently to begin the season and should remain in podium contention at Bahrain.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE