Driver Profile

George Russell

Mercedes' experienced lead driver enters 2026 after a strong 2025 campaign and remains central to the team's post-Hamilton identity.

Car number#63 2026 rankP2 2026 points88 TeamMercedes CountryGreat Britain Team-mateKimi Antonelli

Storylines to watch

Mercedes leadershipqualifying pacechampionship pressure

Stats desk

156career starts 6career wins 9career poles 26career podiums

Opened the year by winning Australia and then won the Canadian Sprint under direct Antonelli pressure.

Race Log

Known 2026 race results

3 result rows · 51 points in listed results

R1 · Grand Prix

Australian Grand Prix

Position: P1
Gap / time: 1:23:06.801
Points: 25

Controlled the 58-lap opener and led a Mercedes one-two.

R2 · Grand Prix

Chinese Grand Prix

Position: P2
Gap / time: +5.515s
Points: 18

Second place kept Mercedes in complete control of the early constructors' fight.

R5 · Sprint

Canadian Grand Prix Sprint

Position: P1
Gap / time: 28:50.951
Points: 8

Defended hard against Antonelli and won the 100km sprint.

2026 context

WonFormula follows George Russell's race weekends, team-mate comparison, qualifying form, contract noise, public media appearances and championship relevance across the season.