News Details
British hopeful George Russell joins Mercedes junior programme
XPB Images
Eighteen-year-old young British driver George Russell has been recruited by Mercedes-AMG Potronas to join the manufacturer's junior driver programme in 2017. Russell, a recipent of the McLaren Autosport BRDC Award in 2014, finished third in last season European F3 series, with Mercedes-Benz powering him to a total of three pole positions, two wins, ten podium finishes and five fastest race laps along the way. The rising star becomes the third member of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Junior Programme, joining incumbents Pascal Wehrlein and Esteban Ocon. "It's great to be part of the Junior Programme," beamed George. "It is an incredibly opportunity...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes signs Russell to junior scheme
– Rising British star George Russell has joined Mercedes' young...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
Mercedes signs GP3's Russell to junior scheme
– Rising British star George Russell has joined Mercedes' young...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
Mercedes signs Russell as F1 junior driver
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has signed George Russell to its junior...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Pascal Wehrlein: Young Mercedes driver joins Sauber...
Sauber have announced young Mercedes driver Pascal Wehrlein will drive for...
9y ago from BBC.co.uk
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
2026 MotoGP Czech Grand Prix – How to watch, session...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Maverick Vinales accuses KTM of leaving him in limbo:...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo still wants F1 test after abandoned...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin responds to Aprilia criticism: ‘We...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Scott McLaughlin targets Road America breakthrough...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar to reduce hybrid power limits for remainder of...
For the remainder of the 2026 season, IndyCar will reduce the hybrid...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
2024 IndyCar Rookie of the Year to serve as Honda...
Honda Racing Corporation US has announced that Linus Lundqvist has been...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The blueprint of grit: How James Roe is grinding...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
FIA president sets timeline to announce new WRC...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera ready to resume motorsport career...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Revised gravel tyre set for WRC debut in Greece
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Loeb to make traditional stage rallying...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Watch: Arsenal and Man United target steals the show...
Reported Arsenal transfer target Johan Manzambi stole the show for...
33m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Bid made and Arsenal expected to agree transfer of...
Arsenal have reportedly made an initial bid for Leicester City wonderkid...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Episode 880 – Fried Rice …
Welcome to another episode of the Arsecast – the original Arsenal...
9h ago from Arseblog.com
Rogers, midfield target & exits expected - Arsenal's...
Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Sheth gives an overview of Arsenal's latest...
11h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
WhatsApp messages reveal what Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari...
A former Ferrari F1 legend has revealed what the... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Mercedes makes fresh decision in F1 Monaco Right of Review...
The FIA has confirmed that Mercedes has dropped... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
WATCH: Ferrari release EIGHT hour Lewis Hamilton behind the...
Are you the type of person who likes having a... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
