Jack Aitken is hopeful the short layout of the outer circuit in Bahrain will create "chaos" and aid his chances of scoring points on his Formula 1 debut this weekend.... read more »

George Russell has revealed the logistical efforts Mercedes made ahead of his Formula 1 race debut with the team, which included preparing and transporting his race suit in... read more »

George Russell believes he has the "hardest shoes ever to fill" by standing in for Lewis Hamilton in the world championship-winning Mercedes at the Sakhir GP. read more »

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has conceded it would "not look good" for his career if Lewis Hamilton's replacement George Russell beats him in Bahrain this... read more »

George Russell has revealed he will be going through the pain barrier this weekend in his attempt to fill the sizeable race boots vacated by Lewis Hamilton. read more »

Stoffel Vandoorne said Mercedes' decision to give George Russell the nod over him for the Sakhir Grand Prix "hurts". read more »

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has urged George Russell to "enjoy the night and day" difference during his first experience of racing a competitive car when he takes... read more »

Charles Leclerc says he would "bet" on George Russell winning at the first attempt when he makes his Mercedes F1 debut at this weekend's Sakhir GP. read more »

George Russell's contemporaries quipped that he should be in contention for pole position and victory when he steps up to Mercedes at this weekend's Sakhir Grand... read more »

While insisting that he doesn't feel any undue pressure, Valtteri Bottas admits that it would not look good if he is beaten by George Russell this weekend. read more »

Jack Aitken has revealed he initiated contact with Williams F1 about being George Russell's replacement for this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »

Valtteri Bottas has dismissed suggestions that the result of this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix will determine who drives for Mercedes in 2022. read more »

George Russell has detailed the "intense" 48 hours that led to his call-up to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for the Sakhir GP - revealing he was "in the... read more »

Valtteri Bottas has admitted it will not look good if he gets beaten by Mercedes' substitute driver George Russell at this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »

George Russell said the call from Mercedes confirming he would replace Lewis Hamilton for the Sakhir GP came when he was in the bathroom. read more »

George Russell says he is under "no pressure" as he prepares to race Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes at this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »

Stoffel Vandoorne admits to being left feeling "hurt" by Mercedes decision to draft in George Russell for this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix, but respects the... read more »

Valtteri Bottas acknowledges that if George Russell beats him on his Mercedes debut as Lewis Hamilton's replacement for Formula 1's Sakhir Grand Prix "it... read more »

George Russell has revealed that he is wearing Formula 1 race boots that are one size smaller than normal in order to fit into the Mercedes W11 car read more »

Williams stand-in driver Jack Aitken has revealed how his "impatience" led to him contacting the team over a possibility of a race drive amidst the merry-go-round... read more »

Valtteri Bottas has expressed the "great motivation" he has been given from having George Russell as his team-mate for the Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »

George Russell first heard he might replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for Formula 1's Sakhir Grand Prix via a 2am phone call from Toto Wolff he took "in the... read more »

Will Buxton and Lawrence Barretto are here with the major talking points from Bahrain, including George Russell stepping up to replace Lewis Hamilton, Pietro Fittipaldi's... read more »

George Russell says it has been an "intense 48 hours" since finding out he would be replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes at F1's Sakhir GP. read more »

George Russell insists there is no special pressure this weekend as he deputises for Lewis Hamilton, revealing that 'the call' from Toto Wolff came at 2 am on Tuesday. read more »