George Russell "keeps getting kicked" as F1 pundit addresses 2026 struggles

Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe believes George Russell had good reason to look "a bit defeated" after another difficult afternoon at the Brazilian Grand Prix. While Mercedes ended the weekend on a high, securing the constructors' championship, Russell endured another frustrating race. The Briton missed out on pole position to McLaren's Lando Norris and ... Keep…

F1 Podium Chaos at the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix

Lando Norris won in São Paulo, celebrated in front of a Mexico City Grand Prix graphic, and smashed his champagne bottle. Then Mercedes took over the podium and turned it...

George Russell teases imminent karting announcement as F1 fans spot major clue

George Russell has teased an imminent announcement linked to karting on 12 November. The Mercedes driver posted a video to Instagram on Monday with the caption "Stay tuned". He talks about his first steps in motorsport over footage of himself racing karts as a boy, including a kart carrying the number 63 that he still uses in Formula 1. The clip ends with the date 12.11.26, suggesting more ...…

George Russell has lost 90 points to Max Verstappen in F1 2026 runner-up battle

Mercedes is considering giving George Russell “all the force” to secure a 1-2 in the drivers’ championship after a nightmare run of form. Three rounds remain in the 2026 season - assuming the Qatar and Abu Dhabi grands prix proceed as planned - with no fewer than five drivers in contention for the runner-up spot: Max Verstappen (279 points), Russell (262), Lewis Hamilton (261), Charles ... Keep…

George Russell concedes to 'high-risk' stakes in Sao Paulo F1 pit-lane spin

George Russell suffered a spin in the pit-lane of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after stopping for slick tyres.

Max Verstappen repeats Sao Paulo heroics as Lando Norris seals victory

Another belter of a race at Interlagos as the drivers survived the wet-dry-wet conditions.

George Russell spin nearly blocks pit-lane after crucial Sao Paulo pit-stop

Disaster for George Russell in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after a key pit-stop.

George Russell issues F1 'horrific accident' warning after survival challenge

Interlagos threw up one of the wettest qualifying sessions seen in recent years.

George Russell's Brazilian GP qualifying fury explained: "Pole was there for the taking"

In keeping with the theme of the Brazilian Grand Prix's weather-hit qualifying, George Russell had a thunderous look on his face when he faced the Formula 1 media in the post-session press conference. The title has gone and a five-place grid penalty for an engine swap meant Russell was never going to start on the front row on Sunday. But at the end of a challenging year, it was still mentally ...…

George Russell opens up on ‘exhaustion’ after being constantly ‘kicked to the ground’

George Russell has taken one setback after another through a difficult 2026 F1 season.

George Russell instructed to 'find an overdrive' or suffer 'game over'

George Russell experienced a bruising F1 season at the hands of Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli, who won the drivers' title. Now Martin Brundle feels it is time for the Briton to find a new gear.

'Broken' George Russell defended for unauthorised F1 absence: 'It was a step too far'

George Russell failed to attend his FIA-mandated media duties after the Mexico City Grand Prix, and Martin Brundle does not "blame" the Mercedes driver after his team-mate Kimi Antonelli won the F1 drivers' championship.

Remarkable George Russell statistic highlights extreme misfortune and underperformance

George Russell's F1 season has been characterised by bad luck and inconsistency, and this is perhaps best illustrated with a staggering comparison to the same stage of the campaign last year.

George Russell told to get 'nasty' as Liam Lawson sabotage claims denied — International Media reacts

Find out how media from around the world reacted to the 2026 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix, held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

Kimi Antonelli crowned, Ferrari implode as Mexico delivers title chaos - Winners & losers from the Mexico City GP

It was a never-to-be-forgotten weekend in Mexico City as the stories just kept on coming. We dissect and bring you the winners and losers from a frantic few days.

George Russell handed clear instruction after 'scary' title defeat

George Russell's fading title hopes were killed off on Sunday in Mexico when Kimi Antonelli sealed his maiden F1 title.

George Russell F1 disappearance dents Mercedes Kimi Antonelli title celebrations

George Russell's disappearing act dented Mercedes' celebrations.

George Russell facing punishment on day of Mercedes celebration

George Russell must attend the F1 stewards following the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen survives almighty Lewis Hamilton pressure as Kimi Antonelli seals world title

Max Verstappen secured yet another Mexico City victory, but it is Kimi Antonelli being celebrated as the 2026 world champion.

How Kimi Antonelli can win the F1 title in Mexico City Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli's coronation as F1 world champion must wait at least one more week.

George Russell shares honest Kimi Antonelli opinion: 'The truth is...'

George Russell has conceded that Kimi Antonelli has been on a "higher level" in F1 this season, but maintains that it has not affected their relationship at Mercedes.

George Russell details fresh F1 target as title hopes dashed

George Russell has seen his F1 title hopes all but eliminated as the sport descends upon Mexico.

George Russell offers two reasons for wildly inconsistent season as defeat looms

George Russell is closing in on defeat in the F1 title race - and has two factors he believes have worked against him.

George Russell handed brutal verdict as F1 season spiral continuation tipped

George Russell could find himself finishing the season outside the top four in the drivers' championship.

F1: George Russell Works to Get His Groove Back

He started the season as one of the favorites to win the drivers’ title and even won the first race of the year. Then things got worse, until last Sunday.