Russell surprised by Ferrari's pace during British GP qualifying
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
George Russell expressed surprise at Ferrari's pace after qualifying fifth for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix on July 3, 2026. Russell found himself trailing behind teammate Lewis Hamilton, indicating that Ferrari had shown unexpected strength during the session. The qualifying results highlight fierce competition ahead of the sprint race scheduled for Saturday.
- •George Russell qualified fifth for the sprint race at the British GP
- •Lewis Hamilton remains ahead of Russell in qualifying
- •Russell noted Ferrari's strong pace as surprising
- •The sprint race is set for Saturday
- 7:15 PMESPN F1 — Russell 'surprised' by Ferrari pace at British GP
"George Russell was perplexed by Ferrari's pace after he was left trailing behind Lewis Hamilton and qualified only fifth for Saturday's sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
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