News Details
Claire Williams reveals why she made George Russell ‘upset'
Former Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams has opened up about the tough decision to keep George Russell at the team despite Mercedes’ efforts to sign him early. In a candid interview on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, Williams shared the emotional weight behind denying the young British driver a quicker step into the top tier of Formula 1. A Star in the Making at Williams George Russell began his Formula 1 career with Williams in 2019, joining a team that was struggling at the back of the grid but remained rich in legacy. Despite a difficult car, Russell’s performances stood out. Mercedes, who had long earmarked him as a future star, attempted to bring him in for the 2021...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10mo ago from Formula1News.co.uk
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Otmar Szafnauer leading efforts to bring 12th team to...
© XPB Phillip van Osten
09/05/2025 at 10:5109/05/2025 at 11:40...
10mo ago from F1i.com
Ex-Alpine boss wants to launch 12th F1 team
May 6 Former Alpine and Aston Martin team boss Otmar Szafnauer has set...
10mo ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Williams denies Alex Albon ignored team order in F1...
Williams boss James Vowles has denied that Alex Albon disregarded a team...
10mo ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Management changes within Audi Formula 1 Project
Chief executive Adam Baker is leaving the Audi Formula 1 project by mutual...
10mo ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
VR46 approached by Aprilia for 2027 but new Ducati...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Jerez hosts three days of private MotoGP testing with...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Aprilia boss on calming Marco Bezzecchi: ‘He’s...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta leads MotoGP standings after opener –...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Winners and losers from an action-packed IndyCar race...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar reveals track design for Washington D.C. event
IndyCar has revealed the track design for the newly-added event in...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Washington D.C. IndyCar track layout and event logo...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
David Malukas’ Penske poise earns accolades from...
After just two races with Team Penske under his belt, David Malukas is...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Toyota tips Hyundai to fight back in WRC 2026
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai's WRC upgrade plan to close the gap to Toyota
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Hyundai WRC team is "working at 120 per...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Lando Norris samples Toyota rally car alongside Oliver...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'It's already signed and completed': Romano confirms...
Arsenal will complete the permanent transfer of Piero Hincapie at the end...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal handed significant boost as 3 key players...
Arsenal have been handed a triple injury boost ahead of their UEFA...
15m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal star Declan Rice provides honest response when...
Arsenal star Declan Rice has opened up on what he must do for him to win...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Soon-to-be free agent midfielder could start transfer...
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt could be on the move this...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Ferrari reach major decision over 'upside down' rear wing...
Technical analyst Paolo Filisetti casts his eye... Read More »
2h ago from RacingNews365.com
Aston Martin hit by new bombshell as insider reveals...
An Aston Martin F1 insider has dropped a new... Read More »
10h ago from GPFans.com
F2 and F3 plan to race despite fears of F1 grands prix...
Formula 1's support series' F2 and F3 are... Read More »
44m ago from GPFans.com
