George Russell secures pole position for Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
George Russell of Mercedes claimed pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix after a strong qualifying performance, posting a time of 1m 14.679s. Following difficulties in previous races, including a disappointing outing in Monaco, Russell expressed relief and excitement about feeling like his 'old self' again. Team-mate Kimi Antonelli qualified in third place, just behind Lewis Hamilton, who completed the front row. Russell noted that the upcoming race could be challenging, with both Ferrari and McLaren showing competitiveness during qualifying. The race is set to start on June 14, 2026, as teams prepare to compete more aggressively than ever.
- •Russell's lap time was 1m 14.679s, placing him first.
- •Hamilton qualified second, finishing 0.064s behind Russell.
- •Antonelli, currently leading the standings, will start third.
- •Qualifying indicates strong competition from Ferrari and McLaren.
- •The race is scheduled for June 14, 2026.
- 6:39 PMESPN F1 — Russell going in own 'direction,' 'feels like old self'
- 4:44 PMRacer — Russell ‘back in my groove’ after Barcelona pole
"George Russell has said he went "back to basics" and felt more like his old self again after claiming what could be a season-reviving pole position at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
"George Russell made a return to the top spot with Mercedes after delivering a spectacular lap in Qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
"George Russell feels like his “old self again” after charging to pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Sources
External links- ESPN F1Jun 13, 2026, 6:39 PMRussell going in own 'direction,' 'feels like old self'
George Russell has said he went "back to basics" and felt more like his old self again after claiming what could be a season-reviving pole position at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
- RacerJun 13, 2026, 4:44 PMRussell ‘back in my groove’ after Barcelona pole
George Russell feels like his “old self again” after charging to pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
- Formula1.com—‘I feel like my old self again’ – Russell on Barcelona pole
George Russell made a return to the top spot with Mercedes after delivering a spectacular lap in Qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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