Nico Rosberg sees George Russell returning to form in 2026 F1 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:07 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Nico Rosberg expressed confidence in George Russell's resurgence, noting that the driver has returned to form following a challenging start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. Russell began the season as a title contender but faced difficulties, including a win in Melbourne and problems during the Chinese sprint race. These challenges included strategic setbacks from ill-timed safety cars. Russell's performance remains under evaluation as the season progresses.
- •Nico Rosberg believes George Russell is back to his best.
- •Russell won the Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint race.
- •Russell experienced strategy issues during the season.
- •The 2026 F1 season continues to unfold.
- 2:07 PMMotorsport.com — Nico Rosberg says George Russell is "back at his best" after difficult F1 start
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Nico Rosberg says George Russell is "back at his best" after difficult F1 start
"2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg believes George Russell is finally back to his best form. Russell has endured a tricky start to the 2026 season. The Briton arrived at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as a title favourite, but after winning in Melbourne and the Chinese sprint race, he faced multiple issues, including ill-timed safety cars that hampered his strategy and car ...Keep reading
"Nico Rosberg believes George Russell has returned to his best form after a difficult first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 23, 2026, 2:07 PMNico Rosberg says George Russell is "back at his best" after difficult F1 start
2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg believes George Russell is finally back to his best form. Russell has endured a tricky start to the 2026 season. The Briton arrived at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as a title favourite, but after winning in Melbourne and the Chinese sprint race, he faced multiple issues, including ill-timed safety cars that hampered his strategy and car ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 2:07 PMNico Rosberg says George Russell is "back at his best" after difficult F1 start
Nico Rosberg believes George Russell has returned to his best form after a difficult first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season
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