Russell heads into Formula 1 qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix as the favourite as Mercedes stays clear of the competition in Monza

George Russell admitted he wasn’t taking the threat from Pierre Gasly in qualifying seriously before the Alpine driver took his first pole position at the Italian Grand Prix.

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.

Mercedes man George Russell led the way in final practice at F1’s Italian Grand Prix. George Russell once again topped the Formula 1 timesheets in final practice at the Italian Grand Prix for Mercedes as he outpaced Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton.

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

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.

George Russell was the clear favourite for pole position at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. But in the end, he had to settle for second place, as Pierre Gasly conjured up a pole-winning lap out of thin air.

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.