Russell Surprised by Mercedes’ Fast Start, Prepares for Tough Japan Test

George Russell believes that Mercedes F1 can still fight for the world title this year, but that it will take some progress from his team, as well as a fall in McLaren's form. But he sees his team in better shape than last year. "I mean that in the end, for my part, I introduce myself every weekend trying to be as efficient as possible," said Russell. "Over the last three years, alongside Lewis, his name has always been associated with the (...)

Russell confident Mercedes ‘in the mix’ for Qualifying after ‘pretty positive’ Friday at Suzuka | Formula 1®

George Russell is confident that Mercedes can be in the fight for the front two rows on the grid during Qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix following a “pretty positive” day of running for the squad on Friday.

Russell: McLaren F1 will be challenging to compete with despite Mercedes' 2025 progress

Making the podium at the opening races of the 2025 F1 season, George Russell is optimistic about Mercedes’ trajectory this year ahead of the F1 Japanese GP. Still, he admits that McLaren’s current form makes them the team to beat. It’s early days, but Russell has helped lift Mercedes to second in the Constructors’ Championship. The team are behind McLaren, but importantly, ahead of Red Bull. Mercedes’ surprising start to 2025 The first two races…

Russell Surprised by Mercedes’ Fast Start, Prepares for Tough Japan Test

George Russell expressed surprise at the competitive pace of Mercedes' W16 car early in the 2025 season. Despite achieving back-to-back podium finishes in Australia and China, he cautioned the team against becoming complacent, noting that rivals like Ferrari and Red Bull might not have revealed their full potential yet. Russell remains optimistic while preparing for the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix, where he anticipates a challenging test for th…

Mercedes has worked almost unnoticed to the top of the Formula One field. But how sustainable is the upswing? That's what George Russell says.