It's Saturday, September 5 and it's almost time for the Italian GP in Monza. Mercedes ace George Russell certainly has his tail up having finished fastest in Free Practice 2. He pipped Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and team-mate and F1 Championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who has to start at the back of the grid after taking an engine change.

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — George Russell is back at the front of Formula 1 with a new driving style and nothing to lose. Russell started the second half of the season with a sprint race win and second place in qualifying on Saturday.

George Russell believes McLaren is “the team to be right now” ahead of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, as Mercedes is “an upgrade behind most”. McLaren ’s difficult start to the 2026 season and Lando Norris ’ title defence has given way in recent rounds to a resurgence in form.

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 team driver George Russell rests and recharges onboard his Pershing 6X in the Med

Kimi Antonelli has seen off a challenge from Charles Leclerc to get back to winning ways at the Belgian Grand Prix as his teammate and Formula 1 title rival George Russell failed to finish.

British F1 driver George Russell is officially engaged to Carmen Montero Mundt. A jewelry expert weighs in on the stunning 7-carat yellow diamond at the center of the proposal.

George Russell and Kimi Antonelli join Funko’s Formula 1 lineup with new Mercedes-AMG Petronas Pop! Rides and a standalone Russell figure.