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George Russell secures pole position at Barcelona Grand Prix

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:12 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

George Russell secures pole position at Barcelona Grand Prix

Summary

George Russell achieved pole position for the Barcelona Grand Prix on June 13, 2026, following a strategic 'big reset' in his driving approach. After a strong start to the season that included a victory in Melbourne, Russell faced increased competition from his Mercedes teammate, Kimi Antonelli, who has dominated recent races. Russell's adjustments were made in an effort to regain momentum in the championship fight. The race is ongoing, and Russell will aim to leverage his position to capitalize on this advantage.

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By the Numbers

•Russell won pole position at the Barcelona Grand Prix.
•He implemented a 'big reset' in his race strategy.
•Russell initially led the season but faced tough competition from Antonelli.
•The race is currently underway.

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5:12 PMMotorsport.com — The "big reset" that led to George Russell's Barcelona GP pole

What they're saying

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George Russell credited a “big reset” for his pole position at the Barcelona Grand Prix after adjusting his approach to get back into the Formula 1 title fight. The Mercedes driver started the season strongly by winning the Melbourne opener, but was quickly outshone by team-mate Kimi Antonelli who has won the five grands prix since. The 19-year-old headed into this weekend with a ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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