George Russell crashes during Q1 at British GP qualifying
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Mercedes driver George Russell crashed into a wall during the first qualifying session at Silverstone for the British GP on Saturday. The incident occurred in Q1, affecting Russell's chances of a strong start for the race. Details surrounding the damage to the car and its impact on the rest of the qualifying session are yet to be revealed.
- •George Russell crashes into the wall during Q1.
- •The incident took place at Silverstone for the British GP.
- •Impact on qualifying and car damage remains unclear.
- •Qualifying results are ongoing.
"Mercedes driver George Russell hits the wall during Q1 in Silverstone.
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