George Russell hosts karting event for Mercedes team at Silverstone
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
George Russell organized a private karting event on August 28 at Silverstone Circuit for staff from Mercedes' Brackley and Brixworth locations. Following the team's double podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix, Russell engaged his teammates in a fun outing to celebrate their success. Mercedes shared details of the day on social media, highlighting the enjoyable atmosphere and camaraderie among team members during the event. The karting session served as a gesture of appreciation from Russell to the team's hard work.
- •George Russell hosted the karting event on August 28.
- •The event took place at Silverstone Circuit.
- •It was for staff from Brackley and Brixworth locations.
- •The outing followed Mercedes' double podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix.
- •Mercedes shared the event details on social media.
- 3:41 PMYahoo Sports — George Russell Pokes Fun at Alex Albon During Mercedes F1 Karting Day
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — George Russell treats Mercedes team members to special Silverstone karting event
- 10:20 AMMotorsport.com — George Russell treats Mercedes team members to special Silverstone karting event
"Following Mercedes' double podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix, George Russell rewarded staff from the team's Brackley and Brixworth bases with a private karting session at the Silverstone Circuit. Mercedes confirmed the outing via social media, posting on X: "Swapping the W17 for the kart. All smiles as George treated team members from both Brackley and Brixworth to a special karting ...Keep reading
"George Russell took selected people from the Mercedes F1 bases at Brackley and Brixworth at Kart Silverstone, with some jokes and competition. To unwind after grueling F1 race weekend, Russell took the Mercedes employees from Brackley and Brixworth for a…
"George Russell treated 170 Mercedes staff from Brackley and Brixworth to a private karting day at Silverstone
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 3:41 PMGeorge Russell Pokes Fun at Alex Albon During Mercedes F1 Karting Day
George Russell took selected people from the Mercedes F1 bases at Brackley and Brixworth at Kart Silverstone, with some jokes and competition. To unwind after grueling F1 race weekend, Russell took the Mercedes employees from Brackley and Brixworth for a…
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:20 AMGeorge Russell treats Mercedes team members to special Silverstone karting event
George Russell treated 170 Mercedes staff from Brackley and Brixworth to a private karting day at Silverstone
- Motorsport.comAug 29, 2026, 10:20 AMGeorge Russell treats Mercedes team members to special Silverstone karting event
Following Mercedes' double podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix, George Russell rewarded staff from the team's Brackley and Brixworth bases with a private karting session at the Silverstone Circuit. Mercedes confirmed the outing via social media, posting on X: "Swapping the W17 for the kart. All smiles as George treated team members from both Brackley and Brixworth to a special karting ...Keep reading
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