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'A six-stop race!' - Russell reveals fears over tyre wear at new Madrid track

Sky Sports F1 · 1 week, 2 days ago

George Russell has revealed fears over tyre wear for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix after the first day's running at the new Madring.

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New Madrid circuit very high risk, says Russell

BBC Sport F1 · 1 week, 2 days ago

George Russell says the new Madrid circuit is "very high risk" after Arvid Lindblad crashes in Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix.

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Antonelli quickest in FP2 in Madrid, Russell fifth

ESPN F1 · 1 week, 2 days ago

George Russell was left trailing Kimi Antonelli in second practice for the Spanish Grand Prix -- as British rookie Arvid Lindblad crashed out at Formula 1's new "risky" and "car-killer" venue in Madrid.

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Russell shares ‘big question mark’ facing drivers in Spain

Formula1.com · 1 week, 2 days ago

George Russell spent a productive day learning the intricacies of the Madring, earning a place in the top five in both FP1 and FP2.

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Juan Pablo Montoya says Madring is first 2026 F1 track he wants to drive

Motorsport.com · 1 week, 2 days ago

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has praised the brand-new Madring circuit, revealing that it is the first track of the 2026 season that has made him want to get back behind the wheel. After the Italian Grand …

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Russell beats Antonelli to top FP1 in Madrid debut

ESPN F1 · 1 week, 2 days ago

George Russell saw off Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.

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Russell tops first practice in Madrid as Ferrari show promise

Sky Sports F1 · 1 week, 2 days ago

George Russell was fastest from Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the first practice session at the new Madring circuit in Madrid.

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Russell tops FP1 as cars hit Madring for first time

Formula1.com · 1 week, 2 days ago

George Russell finished fastest in Free Practice 1 ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, heading Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli as drivers sampled the Madring for the first time.

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The Race

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What happened in F1's first-ever Madring practice session

The Race · 1 week, 2 days ago

George Russell led his Mercedes F1 team-mate Kimi Antonelli in first practice for the Spanish GP at the Madring

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Spanish GP: Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in first Madring practice

F1i · 1 week, 2 days ago

George Russell laid down the first benchmark at Madrid’s brand-new Madring circuit, topping the inaugural Formula 1 session... The post Spanish GP: Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in first Madring practice appeared first on…

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Russell leads opening practice on F1’s new Madrid circuit

Racer · 1 week, 2 days ago

George Russell led the first Formula 1 practice session at Spain’s new Madring temporary circuit in Madrid ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli.

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Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 as Hamilton irks rivals in FP1 at the Madring

PlanetF1 · 1 week, 2 days ago

Lewis Hamilton had four incidents at the Madring in FP1 as he annoyed rivals.

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F1 Spanish GP: Mercedes tops FP1 with Russell fastest at Madring

Autosport · 1 week, 2 days ago

Mercedes’ George Russell was fastest in the first-ever Formula 1 session at the brand-new Madring track – first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix. Twenty out of 22 cars took to the brand-new track within the first 100…

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George Russell fastest in first-ever Madrid F1 practice

Crash.net F1 · 1 week, 2 days ago

Mercedes enjoyed a strong start to the Spanish Grand Prix weekend at the new Madrid track.

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F1 Spanish GP: George Russell tops FP1 as Lewis Hamilton impedes several drivers

Motorsport.com · 1 week, 2 days ago

Mercedes’ George Russell was fastest in the first-ever Formula 1 session at the brand-new Madring track – Free Practice 1 for the Spanish Grand Prix. Twenty out of 22 cars took to the brand-new track within the first 10…

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[F1] George Russell sets the pace in FP1 in Madrid. Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc round out the Top Three

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1 week, 2 days ago

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George Russell 'overanalysing everything' as Kimi Antonelli extends F1 lead, says former driver

Motorsport.com · 1 week, 2 days ago

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has claimed that while George Russell is "trying to overanalyse everything" behind the wheel, his team-mate and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli is allowing his drivi…

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The reason George Russell and Mercedes are delaying his F1 engine penalty

Crash.net F1 · 1 week, 2 days ago

George Russell and Mercedes are delaying his F1 engine penalty. Here's why.

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Russell set to take F1 engine penalty after Mercedes introduces power unit upgrade

Autosport · 1 week, 2 days ago

George Russell says he will take an engine penalty when Mercedes introduces its upgraded Formula 1 power unit. Both Mercedes drivers have exceeded or are expected to exceed their power unit allowance for the 2026 season…

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George Russell reveals when he’ll take his own F1 engine penalty

Motorsport.com · 1 week, 2 days ago

George Russell says he will take an engine penalty when Mercedes introduces its upgraded Formula 1 power unit. Both Mercedes drivers have exceeded or are expected to exceed their power unit allowance for the 2026 season…

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What's behind Russell and Mercedes' F1 engine penalty delay

The Race · 1 week, 2 days ago

George Russell will delay taking his inevitable F1 engine change penalty - potentially until the time of the US GP

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All the stories that got the Madrid paddock talking

Formula1.com · 1 week, 3 days ago

George Russell was pragmatic about his championship hopes when he faced the media in Madrid ahead of the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the new track.

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Russell: I have an answer to Antonelli's pace

Sky Sports F1 · 1 week, 3 days ago

George Russell insists he does "have an answer" to Kimi Antonelli's pace but admits he will need good fortune to catch his Mercedes team-mate at the top of the Drivers' Championship.

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‘My team mate has done a better job than me’ – Russell

Formula1.com · 1 week, 3 days ago

George Russell has another opportunity to cut the gap to Kimi Antonelli at the Spanish Grand Prix, but insists that he’s remaining realistic about his chances.

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George Russell's telling admission after Monza F1 defeat to Kimi Antonelli

Motorsport.com · 1 week, 3 days ago

George Russell has all-but conceded his chances of winning the 2026 Formula 1 world title, though he has found “an answer” as to why this year has been such a struggle. The Mercedes driver trails his championship-leadin…

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George Russell "should feel aggrieved" after Mercedes Monza strategy call, says David Croft

Motorsport.com · 1 week, 3 days ago

Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has argued that George Russell has every right to "feel aggrieved" after Mercedes' strategy call during the virtual safety car period at the Italian Grand Prix. During t…

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George Russell appears alongside other athletes in PSA about mental health and suicide

Powerful stuff. Be nice to George!

1 week, 3 days ago

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Russell’s Monza defeat labelled ‘embarrassing’ as Antonelli strengthens title bid

PlanetF1 · 1 week, 3 days ago

George Russell started second, Kimi Antonelli started 19th — and Coulthard has given his verdict on what happened next.

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Kimi Antonelli now has as many wins in Formula One as George Russell

Both Merc drivers now have seven Grand Prix victories in total to their name. That despite George racing in F1 since 2019. Now, granted, Kimi has immediately been thrust into one of the best cars on the grid (even last season, it was a podium-contending vehicle). But...to me, t…

1 week, 4 days ago

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Russell's breakthrough, Ferrari's setback as F1 title race shifts again

ESPN F1 · 1 week, 4 days ago

ESPN's Laurence Edmondson breaks down George Russell's breakthrough, Ferrari's setback and what Austria means for Formula 1's evolving title race.

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