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Pole-sitter George Russell surprised by 'amazing' Mercedes car in Australia

Formula One's sweeping technical changes proved divisive among drivers, but there were few complaints from George Russell ⁠after he took pole position ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli at the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday.

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George Russell on pole alongside Kimi Antonelli at season-opening Australian Grand Prix

George Russell took pole position and teammate Kimi Antonelli locked up the front row as Mercedes confirmed their off-season promise by dominating qualifying at Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Saturday.

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Russell adamant favourite tag 'doesn't change anything' ahead of F1 season

George Russell said on Thursday that being considered the favourite to be world champion this year was a compliment, but the Mercedes star was adamant that anything could happen in a 24-race season.

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Russell sees 'a lot of potential' in 2026 Mercedes but is wary of fast-starting Ferrari

Ferrari's fast practice starts in Formula 1's pre-season testing in Bahrain have caught ⁠the attention of rivals and alarmed Mercedes' likely title contender George Russell.

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Impressive Mercedes end first test in Bahrain with one-two but play down prospects

Kimi Antonelli led George Russell in a Mercedes one-two as Formula 1 wrapped up its ⁠first Bahrain pre-season test on Friday but the team continued to play down their prospects.

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Reigning F1 champion Norris says 2026 favourite Russell is 'giddy' about taking his crown

Formula 1 champion Lando Norris says pre-season favourite George Russell is hungry to take his title and "giddy" at the prospect.