George Russell arrives at Silverstone with strong momentum from Austria
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
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George Russell enters his home race at Silverstone in good form after securing his first win of the season in Austria. This victory marks a turnaround for the Mercedes driver, who had faced a challenging period, including losses to his teammate Kimi Antonelli. Russell's recent performance has significantly boosted his confidence as he competes this weekend. The expectations are high for Russell at Silverstone, both from himself and fans alike.
- •Russell secured his first win of the season at the Austrian Grand Prix.
- •He faced a string of defeats to teammate Kimi Antonelli prior to his victory.
- •Russell seeks to build on his momentum at Silverstone this weekend.
"Mercedes driver George Russell could not arrive in better form to his home race at Silverstone, the Briton securing his first win since the season opener in Australia last time out in Austria. It wasn’t just the result that was important, but more the wonders his performance has done for his confidence, having endured a string of defeats to sophomore team mate Kimi Antonelli.
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