George Russell struggles with pace in British Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026

George Russell finished P5 in Sprint Qualifying at the British Grand Prix held at Silverstone, expressing confusion over his lack of speed. Russell was nearly four tenths slower than his teammate Lewis Hamilton, who took pole position. This season has seen Russell struggle with pace, and he was surprised by Ferrari's performance during the session. Russell noted that despite feeling comfortable in the car, he needs to better understand the time deficit compared to his competitors. The next session will be crucial for him to analyze data and improve.
- •Russell finishes P5, nearly four tenths off Hamilton's pace
- •Hamilton secures pole, followed by Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen
- •Russell expresses confusion over Ferrari's surprising performance
- •Russell needs to analyze his car's data for future sessions
- •The British Grand Prix continues with important races ahead
"George Russell had to settle for P5 in Sprint Qualifying at the British Grand Prix, leaving the Mercedes driver confused over his pace deficit.
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