George Russell

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

United Kingdom

2023 Stats

Points

175

Starts

22

Wins

0

Poles

0

Top 5

9

Top 10

17

2023 Fantasy Outlook

Russell's first season with Mercedes could not have gone much smoother for the former Williams driver. Earning both his first pole position and first race win in Formula One. Russell regularly outperformed teammate Lewis Hamilton in 2022, making the podium a total of eight times and leading 100 laps by the final go in Abu Dhabi. The driver of the No. 63 finished in the Top 5 fifteen times out of the first 16 races, earning him the nickname "Mr. Consistency" by both the fans and broadcast media alike. Russell picked up championship points 20 times out of his 22 race starts, having only one DNF at his home track, Silverstone. Many of Russell's mistakes on track can be attributed to the understandable difference in handling between Mercedes' W13 and the Williams FW43B, though his occasional recklessness behind the wheel is oddly reminiscent of an early Red Bull-era Max Verstappen. Russell is one to watch as a potential challenger for the World Championship going into 2023, as Mercedes is looking to prove they're still in contention for the title despite Red Bull's recent dominance. Read Past Outlooks

Car No. 63 Mercedes

Finishes fifth at Yas Marina

Formula One

December 11, 2024

Russell finished fifth in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix F1 race at Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday.

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Russell looked to be the stronger of the Mercedes drivers for much of the weekend. He reached Q3 and ultimately began the race from sixth on the grid, yet he still lamented having a lack of pace throughout the weekend. The most notable moment of Russell's race came on the final lap, when now former teammate Lewis Hamilton overtook him for P4 with a tremendous lap thanks to fresher tires. It was Russell's worst finish since the Mexican Grand Prix, and he concluded the season sixth in the driver standings.

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Strong form continues

Formula One

December 4, 2024

Russell finished fourth in the Qatar Grand Prix F1 race at Lusail International Circuit on Sunday.

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Third in Sprint at Qatar

Formula One

November 30, 2024

Russell finished third in the Sprint at the Qatar Grand Prix on Saturday evening.

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Wins Las Vegas Grand Prix

Formula One

November 24, 2024

Max Verstappen became a four-time world champion with an assured drive to fifth place during Saturday night's Las Vegas Grand Prix, while pole-sitter Russell and the charging Lewis Hamilton earned a one-two finish for Mercedes, Formula1.com reports.

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Claims Las Vegas Pole

Formula One

November 23, 2024

Russell stormed to pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, edging out Ferrari rival Carlos Sainz and the high-flying Alpine of Pierre Gasly in Friday night's pulsating qualifying session, Formula1.com reports.

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Fast FP3 in Las Vegas

Formula One

November 23, 2024

Mercedes driver Russell led the way during Friday's third and final practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

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