George Russell proposed a redesign for Sochi’s turn two, which he called “one of the worst corners on the calendar”.
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Hamilton’s success not just due to his car, say rivals, as he nears Schumacher’s record
2020 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s rivals say his success is fully deserved, as he makes his first attempt to equal Michael Schumacher’s record of career victories today.
Russell “just presumed” signal meant pit entry was closed at Monza
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell explained why he was one of few drivers to notice the pit lane entrance was closed during the Italian Grand Prix, after spotting a signal Lewis Hamilton missed.
Attempt to slow Mercedes with ‘quali mode’ ban has had opposite effect – Russell
2020 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes junior driver George Russell says the manufacturer has found a “big margin” with its power unit in race trim following the banning of ‘quali modes’.
Russell grateful for Halo after “scary” collision with Giovinazzi’s wheel
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell was thankful for Formula 1’s Halo driver protection system after colliding with a wheel which came off Antonio Giovanazzi’s Alfa Romeo during the Belgian Grand Prix.
Red flag not needed in response to Giovinazzi-Russell crash – Masi
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 race director Michael Masi said the use of the Safety Car in response to the crash involving Antonio Giovinazzi and George Russell in the Belgian Grand Prix was the correct decision.
Russell welcomes news of Williams sale following “nervy time”
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams driver George Russell welcomed the news of the team’s sale to Dorilton and said it is “very important” their historic name will be retained.
Hubert’s crash could have happened to any of us – Latifi
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted on“On the track walk this morning, walking up the hill, I definitely had a glance over to the barrier at Eau Rouge and you do have those thoughts that come back a bit.”
Russell expects to struggle at Spa and Monza with “draggy” Williams
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell doesn’t expect a competitive showing from Williams at the next two races on highly power-sensitive tracks, despite the strength of their Mercedes engines.
Russell encouraged by first experience of racing other F1 cars
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says he is finally able to gain experience of racing against other F1 cars thanks to the step forward Williams has made this year.
Russell given five-place grid penalty for failing to respect yellow flags
2020 British Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell has been given a five-place grid penalty after creating a “potentially very dangerous situation” when he set his fastest lap time of Q1 after passing double waved yellow flags
Russell believes aero sensitivity is to blame for “three very poor races”
2020 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell believes his Williams performs much worse in races than in qualifying due to the car’s sensitivity to running closely behind others.
Albon is “being made to look an idiot” at Red Bull – Russell
2020 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull “need to sort it out” for Alexander Albon, says George Russell after out-qualifying his rival at the Hungaroring.
Russell and Latifi will stay at Williams for 2021
2021 F1 season
Posted onWilliams drivers George Russell and Nicholas Latifi have both said they will remain at the team for the 2021 F1 season.
Williams must address “particularly slow” race pace – Russell
2020 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell said Williams must work on their race pace after being ‘particularly slow for two weeks in a row’ in Austria.
Russell sees Mercedes as only possible alternative to Williams in 2021
2020 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says he is unlikely to drive for any team other than Williams next year – unless he is called up by Mercedes.
“I was completely wrong”: F1 drivers respond to Hamilton’s call to challenge racism
2020 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 drivers have responded to Lewis Hamilton’s call for the sport’s stars to condemn racial injustice following the death of George Floyd.
Watch Leclerc, Russell and Albon in action at a soaked Hockenheim
It's Not Race Week
Posted onIt’s not race week – but we’ve got another classic encounter to watch. This week: Charles Leclerc, George Russell and Alex Albon in a soaked F3 race.
Don’t expect to see Williams in Q2, we’re still slowest – Russell
2020 F1 season
Posted onGeorge Russell has played down expectations of a significant improvement by Williams in 2020 following its poor campaign last year.