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2026 Formula 1 World Championship
British Grand Prix
Silverstone Circuit
Sunday, 5 July 2026
In what has been a relatively successful Formula 1 season for Mercedes so far, George Russell will now shift his focus to winning his second consecutive race and a third overall for the campaign.
Following Russell’s victory at the Red Bull Ring at the Austrian Grand Prix this past weekend, the British star took his tally to 131 points in second-spot, while teammate Kimi Antonelli leads the way on 171 points.
Russell thus claimed his first win since the opening race of the season and in turn toppled the red-hot Lewis Hamilton on the driver’s standings.
Suggested photo: Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes
Additionally, Russel could only manage one podium finish during Antonelli’s impressive race wins, which happened to be during the second race of the season at the Chinese Grand Prix in March where he came in at P2.
Reflecting on the upcoming British GP, Russell mentioned that he is confident of another strong performance provided he brings the best out of his car at Silverstone.
"I have a lot of confidence in myself, knowing I can do it," Russell said.
"I have less confidence in being able to get everything aligned with the car, the set-up and the tyres, because it's just been so up and down for me.
"And even this weekend, at points I was six tenths behind Kimi, and then come Q3 I was two tenths ahead. And I don't honestly have a major answer for that.
"But those times where I managed to deliver the pole laps, the car and the tyres have felt more akin to last year, when I could deliver those performances every lap throughout a weekend. So, I'll be working hard with my team to try and emulate that."
2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship standings (Top three)
1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), 171 points
2. George Russel (Mercedes), 131 points
3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), 125 points
2026 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship standings (Top three)
1. Mercedes, 302 points
2. Ferrari, 204 points
3. McLaren, 159
British Grand Prix last three winners
2025 – Lando Norris (McLaren)
2024 – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2023 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
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