Formula 1
Mercedes
P2 · 236 points
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History and season statistics
Season history
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Mercedes
P4 · 319 pointsShown seasons are the imported archive; missing years do not mean zero results.
Race results
Baku City Circuit · F1
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| Pos. | Driver | Team | Time / gap | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:38:02.143 | 25 |
News about George Russell
Russell calls his title chances over, then adds ‘Never say never’
GPBeat reports that George Russell said he would consider his 2026 title chances over after retiring late from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, but added, “Never say never.” Kimi Antonelli leads him by 84 points with seven rounds remaining; it was Russell’s third non-finish.
Russell retirement could force earlier Mercedes engine change
Mercedes is reviewing the timing of George Russell’s next power-unit change after his late retirement at Sepang. An earlier change could bring a 10-place grid penalty forward and put a planned upgrade at risk; Bradley Lord said the team still needed to assess the effect on Russell’s power-unit pool.
Wolff frustrated after Russell’s late Bahrain GP retirement in Malaysia
Toto Wolff was frustrated after George Russell’s late retirement from the rain-delayed 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Wolff called the problem a power-unit failure but said Mercedes had not yet assessed it; Russell said he had been on course for a near-certain podium. Kimi Antonelli finished second and led Russell by 84 points with seven rounds remaining.
Verstappen dismisses heat complaints as Russell calls for cooling vests
Verstappen says drivers should train for racing in the heat, while Russell wants cooling vests made compulsory in high temperatures.
Russell urges FIA help with cooling vests as Mercedes goes without
George Russell wants FIA help with cooling vests after saying Mercedes will not use one at the race weekend in Malaysia because its system is not reliable enough.
Russell unsure of Mercedes upgrade after qualifying eighth
George Russell says Mercedes cannot yet assess its W17 upgrade after a difficult qualifying session, despite wind-tunnel figures meeting expectations.