George Russell

George Russell reckons Max Verstappen will win the Spanish GP with Mercedes fighting Ferrari for the remaining podium spots.

“I think it offers optimism as to be honest we didn’t have the tyres in the right window. “The tyre degradation is huge. Best Quali of the year for us as a team. Proud of the progress we’ve made. “Obviously it’s all based on results and that was the best result we had as a team all season,” the driver acknowledged. “So we will have to think carefully about the strategy and go for the best option.”

GEORGE RUSSELL has claimed Mercedes can challenge for podiums at the Spanish Grand Prix as the Silver Arrows enjoy a resurgence.

Both Mercedes cars are a lot closer to the frontrunners this weekend and have consistently been the fastest team throughout the first part of the lap. But despite the team's renewed optimism, Russell is unsure they are able to challenge for wins. George Russell believes Mercedes can challenge Ferrari for the podium at Barcelona this afternoon.

Mercedes driver George Russell has said that he is eyeing a podium push this afternoon at the Spanish Grand Prix, with him feeling as though Ferrari are in ...

“I think we’ll be in the mix with them. “I think it’s going to be a chaotic race,” Russell said to the gathered press here in Spain. In front of Russell; Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz make up the top three, and the Briton believes the Scuderia drivers could at least be in reach as he aims for a return to the podium at the Circuit de Catalunya:

George Russell conceded it was a battle of "survival" at stages during the Spanish Grand Prix as he struggled with overheating issues before...

As I say, just glad to bring it home in P3." It was an enjoyable good couple of laps. He did an amazing job but I'm just so proud to be standing here [in third]. The guys have worked so hard, so this is for everyone back in Brackley and Brixworth. Thank you."